The median income for a household in the city was $18,648, and the median income for a family was $24,464. Males had a median income of $22,273 versus $16,364 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,278. About 23.0% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.4% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.
thE MeDian iNcoME for a hOusehOld in The citY WAs $18,648, and tHE mEdian iNcOME for a family was $24,464. males had A median iNcoMe of $22,273 vErsuS $16,364 For FemALes. The peR CAPita IncOme foR tHE CiTY was $12,278. about 23.0% oF FamilieS and 27.2% oF the populATIon were beloW thE Poverty line, InCludinG 37.4% oF thoSe undeR aGe 18 and 25.8% of tHosE aGe 65 oR ovEr.