Band 9: Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows information about age, average income per person and population below the poverty line in three states in the USA. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The table compares three US states – California, Utah, and Florida – in terms of their population age distribution, average income per person, and the proportion of people living below the poverty line.

Overall, Utah has the youngest population and the lowest poverty rate, while Florida has the oldest population. In contrast, California reports the highest income but a relatively large percentage of people living below the poverty line.

Looking at age groups, Utah has by far the largest proportion of individuals under 18, at 28%, compared to 17% in California and only 16% in Florida. In contrast, Florida has a notably higher proportion of elderly residents (23%) than either California (13%) or Utah (8%), indicating that Florida’s population is much older on average.

In terms of income, California records the highest average income per person at $23,000, followed by Florida at $22,000, while Utah has the lowest at $17,000. Despite this, Utah performs best in poverty reduction, with only 9% of its population below the poverty line, compared to 12% in Florida and 16% in California.

In summary, while California leads in income levels, Utah stands out for its younger and more financially stable population, whereas Florida has a much older demographic structure.