The poverty rate for female-headed families in 2017 was ______ times higher than that of married-couple families.

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According to the Census Bureau, the poverty rate for female-headed families in 2017 was 31.7%, while the poverty rate for married-couple families was 5.8%. Therefore, the poverty rate for female-headed families was approximately 5 times higher than that of married-couple families.

The Poverty Rate for Female-Headed Families in 2017 Was ______