The average personal income for all individuals over the age of 18 was $25,149 in 2005. Libby, who is 34 years old, earned half of that. As such, Libby is experiencing __________.

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Relative poverty refers to a situation where an individual's income is significantly lower than the average income of the population, making it difficult to maintain the average standard of living. Libby's income is half of the average, indicating relative poverty.

The Average Personal Income for All Individuals Over the Age