Poor refers to households at 0% to 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Low income refers to households at 101% to 200% of the FPL.
Mid-income refers to households at 201% to 400% of the FPL.
High income refers to households at 401% or higher than the FPL.
Further information regarding the Federal Poverty Level can be accessed .
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U.S.: rate of rape/sexual assault victimization from 2008 to 2012, by poverty level
This statistic shows the rate of rape/sexual assault victimization in the United States from 2008 to 2012 distinguished by poverty level. Between 2008 and 2012, the rate of rape and sexual assault in poor households stood at *** per 1,000 persons which is the highest compared to households in other poverty levels.
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US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (November 30, 2014). Rape or sexual assault victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level (per 1,000 person) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/422527/us-rate-of-rape-sexual-assault-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Rape or sexual assault victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level (per 1,000 person)." Chart. November 30, 2014. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/422527/us-rate-of-rape-sexual-assault-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2014). Rape or sexual assault victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level (per 1,000 person). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/422527/us-rate-of-rape-sexual-assault-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Rape or Sexual Assault Victimization in The United States between 2008 and 2012, by Poverty Level (per 1,000 Person)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 30 Nov 2014, /statistics/422527/us-rate-of-rape-sexual-assault-victimization-by-poverty-level/
US Bureau of Justice Statistics, Rape or sexual assault victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level (per 1,000 person) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/422527/us-rate-of-rape-sexual-assault-victimization-by-poverty-level/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Rape or sexual assault victimization in the United States between 2008 and 2012, by poverty level (per 1,000 person) [Graph], US Bureau of Justice Statistics, November 30, 2014. [Online]. Available: /statistics/422527/us-rate-of-rape-sexual-assault-victimization-by-poverty-level/
