Based on demographic characteristics,which of the following individuals is most likely to live in poverty?
A)Blanche,an 80-year-old widowed Black woman
B)David,a 78-year-old married Hispanic man
C)Betty,a 65-year-old married White woman
D)Karl,an 82-year-old divorced White man

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Older adults, especially women and minorities, are more likely to live in poverty. Blanche fits multiple risk factors for poverty including age, gender, and race. The other individuals listed are also elderly, but they are either married or have been divorced which suggests they may have additional financial support or resources.

Based on Demographic Characteristics,which of the Following Individuals Is Most