In comparison to the percent of two-parent families in the U.S. living in poverty today, the percent of single-parent families headed by a father living in poverty is:

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According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019, the poverty rate for two-parent families was 7.7%. In comparison, the poverty rate for families headed by a single father was 15.8%, which is nearly twice as high. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

In Comparison to the Percent of Two-Parent Families in the U.S