Childhood poverty is linked to a higher risk of poverty in early adulthood

Percentage point difference in someone's likelihood of living below the poverty line in their 20s and 30s, based on childhood household income levels.

"Near-poverty" represents those who grew up in households with income of 100-150% of the poverty line. "Reference group" is those who grew up with a household income of 150-200% of the poverty line.
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