Sample Characteristics*
| Children (n = 3714) | No Children (n = 2946) | Total Sample (n = 6660)† | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean)‡ | 41.0 years | 35.1 years | 38.1 years |
| Female§ | 54% | 50% | 52% |
| Race/ethnicity‡ | |||
| Caucasian | 66% | 78% | 73% |
| African American | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Mexican American | 9% | 4% | 6% |
| Other race | 11% | 8% | 10% |
| Education | |||
| Eighth grade or less | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Some high school | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| High school graduate or some college | 55% | 57% | 34% |
| College graduate or more | 20% | 23% | 44% |
| Foreign born | 17% | 14% | 15% |
| Poverty income ratio‡ | |||
| Below poverty level | 18% | 10% | 14% |
| At poverty to 2× poverty level | 23% | 17% | 20% |
| 2× poverty level and up | 59% | 73% | 66% |
* All information except as noted is given in percentages using sample weights.
† n = 6163 for poverty ratios.
‡ P ≤ .001 for comparison of proportion with and without children.
§ P < .05 for comparison of proportion with and without children.