Encyclopedia entry
Maine
The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty, pp.951-953
Sage Publications, Inc., 2
2015
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Abstract
Maine is the 41st-most populous state in the United States. With a median age of over 40 years, Maine also has the oldest population of the 50 states. The combination of the harsh winter climate, an aging population, and at-times stark variances in income between counties has created a unique picture of poverty in Maine. Concerns center on ensuring access to services for at-risk seniors, as well as the unique challenges of rural poverty. Additionally, following the 2010 U.S. Census, a deep concern arose regarding Maine’s statewide child poverty rate. Surpassing that of the overall population, this issue has garnered much attention and has become a point of controversy within the state.
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- Title
- Maine
- Edition
- 2
- Publication Details
- The SAGE Encyclopedia of World Poverty, pp.951-953
- Resource Type
- Encyclopedia entry
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc.
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2015 by SAGE Publications, Inc.
- Identifiers
- 99380464594906600
- Academic Unit
- Social Work; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English