Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Statement From Governor Culver On New Census Numbers
New Numbers Show Iowa Income on the Rise; Poverty Dropping; Low Number of Uninsured
(Des Moines) Below is a statement from Governor Chet Culver on new census estimates released today showing Iowa household income increasing to $48,075 in 2005 2006, from $47,170 in 2004 2005.
In addition, the estimates showed the Iowa poverty rate declined from 11.1 percent in 2004 2005, to 10.8 percent in 2005 2006, and Iowa is tied with four other states for the lowest number of uninsured individuals in the country. The new census numbers show approximately 91 percent of Iowans have health insurance coverage.
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CULVER ON NEW CENSUS NUMBERS:
The new census estimates released today show our state is moving in the right direction and we have a lot to be proud of here in Iowa. Our household income is on the rise, our poverty rate is declining and we rank first in the nation in health insurance coverage. This is all good news. It is critical that we build on our strengths in renewable energy, manufacturing, biosciences and information technology to continue to bring the quality jobs of the future to our state. The new census numbers prove what those of us in Iowa already know: Iowa is on the rise and our quality of life is second to none.