Which child in the United States is MOST likely to live below the poverty line?
A) Brice, who is White, non-Hispanic and whose parents are currently divorced
B) Tracey, who is Hispanic and whose parents have recently remarried
C) Suan, who is African American and lives in a single-mother household
D) Chris, who is White, non-Hispanic and lives in a single-mother household

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Studies have shown that African American children are more likely to live in poverty compared to other racial/ethnic groups, and children living in single-mother households also have a higher risk of living in poverty. Therefore, Suan, who is African American and lives in a single-mother household, is the most likely to live below the poverty line.

Which Child in the United States Is MOST Likely to Live