The table compares the proportions of people aged under 18 and over 60 in California, Utah, and Florida, together with their average annual income per person and the percentage of the population living below the poverty line.
Overall, Utah stands out as having the youngest population and the lowest poverty rate, while Florida has the oldest population. California records the highest average income, although it also has a relatively large proportion of people living in poverty.
In terms of age distribution, Utah has by far the highest percentage of residents under 18, at 28%, compared with 17% in California and just 16% in Florida. By contrast, Florida has the largest elderly population, with 23% aged over 60, which is almost double the figure for Utah (8%) and notably higher than California’s 13%.
Regarding income, California has the highest average annual income per person at $23,000, followed closely by Florida at $22,000. Utah has the lowest income level, at $17,000 per person. Despite this, Utah has the smallest proportion of people living below the poverty line, at 9%. California’s poverty rate is considerably higher, at 16%, while Florida records a moderate figure of around 12%.
In summary, Utah combines a young population with low poverty despite lower incomes, whereas Florida has an older population, and California shows higher income levels alongside greater poverty.