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Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Interesting survey.

This is a survey that I found about poverty in Duluth. If you ask me some of these would have nothing to do with poverty. If you want to take the survey or find out more about this group, go to the link below:
http://www.communityactionduluth.org/of_interest/#issue

1. What percent of Duluth students receive free or reduced lunches?
2. What is the number of Duluthians living in poverty according to the federal poverty guidelines? (family of 2 = $12,490/year; family of 3 = $15,670/year)
3. What is the percentage of decrease in new jobs in Duluth in the past three years?
4. What percentage of all working Duluthians hold a bachelorĂ‚’s degree or higher?
5. What is the percentage of job openings in our region that require a 4-year degree?
6. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Duluth?
7. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Duluth?
8. What percentage of all Duluth working adults earn less than $15 an hour?
9. What is the average hourly wage in Duluth?
10. What is the hourly wage needed to support a family of three in our region?
Sources: Duluth School District, 2000 Census, Jobs NOW Coalition, Minnesota Workforce Center, Wilder Research Study.
Answers:
1. 34% of Duluth students receive free or reduced lunches.
2. 12,000 Duluthians live in poverty, according to the federal poverty guidelines.
3. There has been a 50% decrease in new jobs in Duluth over the past three years.
4. 28.2% of all working Duluthians hold a bachelorĂ‚’s degree or higher.
5. 7% of all job openings in our region require a 4-year degree.
6. $572 is the average rent for a one-bedroom Duluth apartment.
7. The average rent for a three-bedroom Duluth apartment is $990.
8. 58% of all working adults in Duluth earn less than $15 an hour.
9. The average hourly wage in Duluth is $12.
10. To support a family of three in our area, you need to make at least $16.18/hr.

What do you think about the survey? Does it mean anything, what should the city do?

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