Band 8+: The table below shows information about age, average income per person and population below poverty line in three states in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting and make comparisons where relevant.

The table below provides an abstract categorization of the poverty rate, median income, and population in three separate US states.

Overall, it is evident that, when compared to California and Florida, Utah’s index appears to be favorable, with the exception of the average distribution of income per person.

According to the table, of the three states, Utah has the youngest population (those under 18), making up little more than a quarter (28%) of the total population. In Florida and California, respectively, this population share barely amounts to 17 and 16 individuals.

However, Florida has the highest proportion of senior citizens. When 23% of the population in California is over 60, the population declines by 10%. In Utah, it is only 8%, though.

California is the state with the highest average yearly income ($23,000), followed by Florida ($1000 less). Though Utah ranks significantly lower in this category ($17,000), just 9% of its residents are impoverished, compared to 16% and 12% of those who live in other states.