Statistics on poverty in the United States show that:

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According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately two-thirds of poor adults between the ages of 18 and 64 are either working or actively seeking work. This means that most able-bodied poor of working age hold jobs. Meanwhile, unwed mothers do make up a significant portion of the poor population, but they are not the smallest single group of poor people. Therefore, option B is the correct answer choice. According to the United States Census Bureau, approximately 70% of poor persons between the ages of 18 and 64 are in the labor force. This suggests that the vast majority of able-bodied working age poor persons hold jobs.

Statistics on Poverty in the United States Show That