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c. 6. B. Have the greatest economic need
Current Narrative:
According to the American Community Survey from 2010 to 2014, it is estimated that there are 102,279 individuals who are 55 years of age or older and at or below 125% of the federal poverty level in New Mexico. The same source estimates that 72,993 of these people are below the federal poverty level (a measure for greatest economic need). The percentage of eligible individuals who have the greatest economic need is 71.4%.