The demographic group in the United States with the highest poverty rate is:
A) married couples between 25 and 44 years old.
B) college graduates.
C) whites between 45 and 64 years old.
D) households headed by females with no husband present.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, households headed by females with no husband present have the highest poverty rate at 24.9%, while the poverty rate for married couples between 25 and 44 years old is 6.1%. College graduates and whites between 45 and 64 years old have lower poverty rates than households headed by females with no husband present.

The Demographic Group in the United States with the Highest