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The percentage of New York City's population living below the U.S. poverty line in 2011, compared to only 15.9 percent nationwide.

The percentage of New York City's population living below the U.S. poverty line in 2011, compared to only 15.9 percent nationwide.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.
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