________ are the most likely segment of the population in the United States to experience poverty today.
A) Children
B) The elderly
C) Middle-aged adults
D) Young, single males

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Children are the most likely segment of the population to experience poverty in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019, the poverty rate for children under 18 years old was 14.4%, compared to 9.2% for adults aged 18-64, and 8.9% for adults aged 65 and older. Additionally, children living in single-parent households and minority children are especially vulnerable to poverty.

________ Are the Most Likely Segment of the Population in the United