POVERTY
East and Central Harlem are two of the poorest communities in New York City characterized by higher rates of poverty and unemployment, lower education levels and a higher number of single parent households than the average for Manhattan or New York City. 36% of East Harlem households have incomes below $10,000; the unemployment rate is 16%, twice that of New York City. 88% of children enrolled in East Harlem public schools are eligible for free lunches.
Median Household Income (2000) was $14,600 in East Harlem and $16,000 in Central Harlem, less than the average in Manhattan ($36,800) and citywide ($31,700). The percentage of children in poverty was 54% as compared to 36% in Manhattan and 30% in New York City.
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