| Southwest Valley Area Poverty Status |
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Source: Census 1990/2000 Demographic Profile Summary Table 3 (Data based on sample) Updated 01/31/2003 |
| Area | # Persons Below Poverty Level 1989 | # Persons Below Poverty Level 1999 | # Families Below Poverty Level 2006 Estmates | % Persons Below Poverty Level 1989 | % Persons Below Poverty Level 1999 | % Families Below Poverty Level 2006 Estimates |
| Arizona | 564,362 | 698,669 | 146,157 | 16% | 14% | 10% |
| Maricopa County | 257,359 | 355,668 | 70,215 | 12% | 12% | 8% |
| SVCC Service Area Total | 5,999 | 6,743 | 1,921 | 16% | 13% | 7% |
| Avondale | 4,493 | 4,905 | 1,378 | 28% | 14% | 10% |
| Goodyear | 584 | 1,005 | 342 | 14% | 6% | 3% |
| Litchfield Park | 121 | 157 | 45 | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Tolleson | 801 | 676 | 156 | 18% | 14% | 11% |
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| 1989 % Persons Below Poverty Level | |||
| 1989 % Persons Below Poverty Level | 1999 % Persons Below Poverty Level | 2006 % Families Below Poverty Level | |
| Arizona | 16.0% | 14% | 10% |
| Maricopa County | 12.0% | 12% | 8% |
| Southwest Chamber of Commerce Service Area | 15% | 13% | 7% |
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