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Definitions: Average monthly percentage of population under age 18 who live in households receiving public assistance under Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Data Source: Missouri Department of Social Services; USDC, Bureau of the Census; Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Budget and Planning.
Note: Maps use the natural break classification method, which reflects patterns in the data by dividing the map into naturally occurring groups. Using statistical tools, this method determines cut-off points for each group by identifying large gaps in data values.
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