The table presents a comparative analysis of demographic and economic indicators across three U.S. states: California, Utah, and Florida. Specifically, it delineates the percentages of individuals under 18 and over 60, as well as their average annual income and the proportion of the population living below the poverty line.
It is apparent that Utah features a predominantly youthful demographic coupled with a lower poverty rate, whereas Florida has a significantly older population. California, despite exhibiting the highest income levels, grapples with a notable incidence of poverty.
In the realm of age distribution, Utah emerges as the state with the highest proportion of individuals under 18, accounting for 28% of its population. This figure starkly contrasts California’s 17% and Florida’s 16%. Conversely, Florida possesses the largest elderly demographic, with 23% of its populace aged over 60. This percentage is nearly double that of Utah, which has only 8% of its residents in this age bracket, while California remains intermediate at 13%. These demographic trends underline the distinct age profiles of the three states.
Examining the economic indicators, California leads with an average annual income of $23,000 per capita, followed closely by Florida at $22,000. In stark contrast, Utah reports a substantially lower average income of $17,000. Despite this lower income level, Utah boasts the minimal rate of impoverishment at 9%. In comparison, California’s poverty rate sits considerably higher at 16%, whereas Florida’s is moderate at approximately 12%. These figures reflect a complex interplay between income levels and poverty rates across the states examined.