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Facts about People with Disabilites

36 million people have a disability. They represent 12 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population.


Specific Disabilities

10.2 million

Number of people who have a hearing difficulty. Of these, 5.8 million are 65 and older.

6.5 million

Number of people with a vision difficulty.

13.5 million

Number of people 5 and older who have difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions. Of these, 2.1 million are children 5 to 17 years of age.

19.4 million

Number of people 5 and older who have difficulty walking or climbing stairs.

Income and Poverty

21%

Percent of the population age 16 and older with a disability that are below the poverty level. Eleven percent of the population age 16 and older without a disability are below the poverty level.

72%

Percentage of disabled people 16 and older who are not in the labor force. Twenty-seven percent of people without a disability are not in the labor force.

$18,865

Median earnings of the population age 16 and older with a disability, this compares with $28,983 for the population without a disability.


Provided by the United States Census Bureau

Source: 2009 American Community Survey <http://factfinder.census.gov>

Idaho Specific Resources on People with Disabilities

Research Resources

How do disabilities cause poverty?

Living in Poverty to Keep Aaron Home

Mental Illness in L.A.

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