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Guardianship Statistics

As of 2005 approximately 6.2 Million children are under guardianship care. With no formal community to draw from or give to.

Statistics provided by: The AARP Foundation, The Brookdale Foundation Group, Casey Family Programs, Child Welfare League of America, Children's Defense Fund, and Generations United. These organizations have partnered to produce fact sheets for grandparents and other relatives raising children that include state-specific data, programs, and public policies.
http://www.grandfactsheets.org/state_fact_sheets.cfm

National Resources Fact Sheet

Alabama	Alaska	Arizona	Arkansas	California
Colorado	Connecticut	Delaware	District of Columbia	Florida
Georgia	Hawaii	Idaho	Illinois	Indiana
Iowa	Kansas	Kentucky	Louisiana	Maine
Maryland	Massachusetts	Michigan	Minnesota	Mississippi
Missouri	Montana	Nebraska	Nevada	New Hampshire
New Jersey	New Mexico	New York	North Carolina	North Dakota
Ohio	Oklahoma	Oregon	Pennsylvania	Puerto Rico
Rhode Island	South Carolina	South Dakota	Tennessee	Texas
Utah	Vermont	Virgin Islands	Virginia	Washington
West Virginia	Wisconsin	Wyoming

(As of August 2007)

There are 92,648 children living in grandparent-headed households (8.2% of all the children in the state). There are another 20,475 children living in household headed by other relatives (1.8% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Alabama, 51,486 are living there without either parent present.

56,369 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [4,764 grandparents in Birmingham and 2,825 in Mobile]: 50% of these grandparents are African American; 1% are Hispanic/Latino; and 48% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 71.5% are under the age of 60; 25.9% live in poverty.

(As of October 2007)

8,188 children live in grandparent-headed households (4.3% of all the children in the state). There are another 2,620 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.4% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Alaska, 5,110 are living there without either parent present.

5,419 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (1,719 in Anchorage): 4% of these grandparents are African American; 2% are Hispanic/Latino; 43% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 4% are Asian; 2% are Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and 41% are White. 34% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 67.4% are under the age of 60; 11.5% live in poverty.

(As of October 2007)

96,062 children live in grandparent-headed households (7.0% of all children in the state). There are another 36,720 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.7% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Arizona, 54,833 have neither parent present.

52,210 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [13,262 in Phoenix and 4,995 in Tucson]: 5% of these grandparents are African American; 39% are Hispanic/Latino; 14% are American Indian and Alaskan Native; 1% are Asian; and 40% are White. 27% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 19% live in poverty.

(As of October 2007)

50, 286 children are living in grandparent-headed households (7.4% of all children in the state). There are another 11,881children living in households headed by other relatives (1.7% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Arkansas, 30,111 are living there without either parent present.

33,618 grandparents report they are responsible for grandchildren living with them [2,271 in Little Rock]: 33% of these grandparents are African American; 2% are Hispanic/Latino; and 62% are White. 45% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 22% live in poverty.

In California...

(As of October 2007)

There are 625,934 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.8% of all the children in the state). There are another 327,623 children living in households headed by other relatives (3.5% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in California, 389,631 are living there without either parent present.

294,969 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [30,511 in Los Angeles and 8,840 in San Diego]: 12% of these grandparents are African American; 42% are Hispanic/Latino, 9% are Asian, 1% are American Indian and Alaskan Native and 33% are White. 25% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 67% are under the age of 60; 16% live in poverty.

(As of October 2007)

There are 51,325 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.7% of all children in the state). There are another 19,230 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.7 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Colorado, 28,185 are living there without either parent present.

28,524 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [4,710 in Denver]: 7% of these grandparents are African American; 34% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are Asian; 2% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 53% are White. 35% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 75% are under the age of 60; 13% live in poverty.

In Connecticut...

(As of October 2007)

There are 39,797 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.7% of all children in the state). There are another 12,406 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.5 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Connecticut, 21,123 are living there without either parent present.

18,898 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [2,157 in Hartford and 1,757 in Bridgeport]: 29% of these grandparents are African American; 19% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are Asian; and 47% are White. 34% of these grand-parents live in households without the children’s parents present. 69% are under the age of 60; 16.5% live in poverty.

(As of November 2007)

There are 13,726 children living in grandparent-headed households (7.1% of all children in the state). There are another 3,743 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.9 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Delaware, 7,803 are living there without either parent present.

7,204 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them: 40% of these grandparents are African American; 6% are Hispanic/Latino; and 52% are White. 38% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 73% are under the age of 60; 13.8% live in poverty.

In District of Columbia...

(As of September 2007)

16,723 children live in grandparent-headed households (14.5% of all children in the District). There are another 5,374 children living in households headed by other relatives (4.7 % of all children in the District). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in the District of Columbia, 10,702 are living there without either parent present.

8,183 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them: 91% of these grandparents are African American; 5% are Hispanic/Latino; and 1% are White. 37% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 59% are under age 60; 23% live in poverty.

(As of November 2007)

258,952 children live in grandparent-headed households (7.1% of all the children in the state). There are another 86,152 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.4% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Florida, 151,492 are living there without either parent present.

147,893 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (8,695 in Jacksonville and 4,810 in Miami) 35% of these grandparents are African American; 19% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are Asian; 43% are White. 35% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 69% are under the age of 60; 18% live in poverty.

(As of September 2007)

164,423 children live in grandparent-headed households (7.6% of all children in the state). There are another 53,785 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.5% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Georgia, 98,773 are living there without either parent present.

92,265 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [5,947 grandparents in Atlanta and 2,572 in Columbus]: 52% of these grandparents are African American; 3% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are Asian; and 24% are White. 36% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 20% live in poverty.

(As of December 2007)

38,051 children live in grandparent-headed households (12.9% of all the children in the state). There are another 4,128 children living in households headed by other relatives (3.4% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Hawaii, 13,814 are living there without either parent present.

14,029 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (3,260 in Honolulu): 17% of these grandparents are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander; 8% are Hispanic/Latino; 40% are Asian; and 14% are White. 22% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 60% are under the age of 60; 11% live in poverty.

(As of December 2007)

13,636 children live in grandparent-headed households (3.7% of all the children in the state). There are another 4,128 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.1% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Idaho, 7,087 are living there without either parent present.

8,110 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (717 in Boise): .2% of these grandparents are African American; 12% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are Asian; 4% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 70% are White. 43% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 72% are under the age of 60; 14% live in poverty.

(As of October 2007)

There are 213, 465 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.6% of all children in the state). There are another 75,362 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.3% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Illinois, 119,676 are living there without either parent present.

103,717 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [41,328 in Chicago and 1,576 in Rockford]: 41% of these grandparents are African American; 16% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are Asian; and 39% are White. 28% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 76% are under the age of 60; 12% live in poverty.

(As of December 2007)

81,537 children live in grandparent-headed households (5.2% of all the children in the state). There are another 18,767 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.2% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Indiana, 39,180 are living there without either parent present.

48,181 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (8,141 in Indianapolis): 20% of these grandparents are African American; 4% are Hispanic/Latino; 43% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 74% are White. 39% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 76% are under the age of 60; 12% live in poverty.

(As of December 2007)

22,985 children live in grandparent-headed households (3.1% of all the children in the state). There are another 6,312 children living in households headed by other relatives (.9% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Iowa, 11,230 are living there without either parent present.

13,073 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (1,484 in Des Moines): 6% of these grandparents are African American; 4% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are Asian; 1% are American Indian or Alaskan Native, and 85% are White. 42% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 73% are under the age of 60; 11% live in poverty.

(As of October 2007)

There are 29,026 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.1% of all children in the state). There are another 8,739 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.2 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Kansas, 16,184 are living there without either parent present.

17,873 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [3,303 in Wichita and 2,210 in Kansas City]: 17% of these grandparents are African American; 11% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are Asian; 2% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 67% are White. 38% of these grand-parents live in households without the children’s parents present. 75.6% are under the age of 60; 13.2% live in poverty.

(As of January 2008)

57,141 children live in grandparent-headed households (5.7% of all the children in the state). There are another 12,294 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.2% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Kentucky, 30,241 are living there without either parent present.

35,818 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them 3,061 in Louisville and 1,946 in Lexington/Fayette): 15% of these grandparents are African American; 1% are Hispanic/Latino; 82%are White. 45% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 22% live in poverty.

In Louisiana...

(As of January 2008)

117,859 children live in grandparent-headed households (9.7% of all the children in the state). There are another 26,691children living in households headed by other relatives (2.2% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Louisiana, 64,866 are living there without either parent present.

67,058 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (9,478 in New Orleans an d 3,633 in Shreveport): 57% of these grandparents are African American; 2% are Hispanic/Latino; 43% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 38% are White. 34% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 72% are under the age of 60; 30% live in poverty.

(As of January 2008)

9,276 children live in grandparent-headed households (3.1% of all the children in the state). There are another 2,078 children living in households headed by other relatives (.7% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Maine, 4,326 are living there without either parent present.

5,074 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (257 in Portland): 1% of these grandparents are African American; 1% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 2% are Asian; and 93% are White. 51% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 15% live in poverty.

(As of January 2008)

98,836 children live in grandparent-headed households (7.3% of all the children in the state). There are another 30,651 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.3% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Maryland, 54,323 are living there without either parent present.

50.974 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (13,707 in Baltimore): 56% of these grandparents are African American; 3% are Hispanic/Latino; 3% are Asian; and 36% are White. 34% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 69% are under the age of 60; 14% live in poverty.

In Massachusetts...

(As of March 2008)

There are 67,781 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.5% of all children in the state). There are another 19,721 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.3% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Massachusetts, 30,615 are living there without either parent present.

27,915 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [4,142 in Boston]: 14% of these grandparents are African American; 16% are Hispanic/Latino; 5% are Asian; and 62% are White. 32% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 70% are under the age of 60; 16% live in poverty.

(As of September 2007)

There are 143,523 children living in grandparent-headed households (5.5 % of all children in the state). There are another 40,098 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.5 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Michigan, 71,200 are living there without either parent present.

70,044 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [17,086 in Detroit]: 36% of these grandparents are African American; 4% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are Asian; and 55% are White. 33% of these grand-parents live in households without the children’s parents present. 73% are under the age of 60; 14% live in poverty.

In Minnesota...

(As of September 2007)

There are 33,975 children living in grandparent-headed households (2.6% of all the children in the state). There are another 14,008 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.1% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Minnesota, 19,053 are living there without either parent present.

17,682 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [2,250 grandparents in Minneapolis and 1,514 in St Paul]: 10% of these grandparents are African American; 6% are Hispanic/Latino; 5% are Asian; 7@ are American Indian or Alaskan Native and 70% are White. 34% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present; 76% are under the age of 60; 10% live in poverty.

In Mississippi...

(As of February 2008)

There are 83,593 children living in grandparent-headed households (10.8 % of all children in the state). There are another 17,963 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.3 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Mississippi, 46,693 are living there without either parent present.

48,061 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [3,700 in Jackson and 1,159 in Gulfport]: 64% of these grand-parents are African American; 1% are Hispanic/Latino; and 34% are White. 33% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 30% live in poverty.

(As of April 2008)

There are 77,857 children living in grandparent-headed households (5.5 % of all children in the state). There are another 18,555 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.3 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Missouri, 39,188 are living there without either parent present.

43,907 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [4,671 in St. Louis and 4,411 in Kansas City]: 25% of these grand-parents are African American; 2% are Hispanic/Latino; and 70% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 70% are under the age of 60; 15% live in poverty.

(As of March 2008)

There are 9,526 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.1% of all children in the state. Another 2,381 children live in households headed by other relatives. Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Montana, 5,161 are living there without either parent present.

6,053 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (419 in Billings): .02% of these grandparents are African American; 2% are Hispanic/Latino; 35% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 61% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 70% are under the age of 60; 20% live in poverty.

(As of April 2008)

There are 13,976 children living in grandparent-headed households (3.1% of all children in the state). There are 4,825 children living in households headed by other relatives. Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Nebraska, 8,321 are living there without either parent present.

8.454 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (2,592 in Omaha): 12% of these grandparents are African American, 8% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are Asian; 5% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 72% are White. 41% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 72% are under the age of 60; 11% live in poverty.

(As of April 2008)

There are 30,580 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.0% of all children in the state). There are another 14,318 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.8 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Nevada, 19,278 are living there without either parent present.

18,685 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [4,812 in Las Vegas and 1,292 in Reno]: 12% of these grandparents are African American; 22% are Hispanic/Latino; 5% are Asian; 2% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 57% are White. 33% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 70 percent are under the age of 60; 11% live in poverty.

In New Hampshire...

(As of March 2008)

There are 10,119 children living in grandparent-headed households (3.1% of all children in the state). There are 2,339 children living in households headed by other relatives. Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in New Hampshire,3,869 are living there without either parent present.

4,534 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (436 in Manchester): 1% of these grandparents are African American, 3% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are Asian; and 94% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 76% are under the age of 60; 8.2% live in poverty.

In New Jersey...

(As of March 2008)

There are 127,263 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.1% of all children in the state). There are another 44,132 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.1 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in New Jersey, 63,514 are living there without either parent present.

58,789 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [4,832 in Newark and 2,996 in Jersey City]: 38% of these grandparents are African American; 20% are Hispanic/Latino; 4% are Asian; and 34% are White. 27% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 64% are under the age of 60; 16% live in poverty.

In New Mexico...

(As of April 2008)

There are 41,085 children living in grandparent-headed households (8.1% of all children in the state). There are another 10,572 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.1 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in New Mexico, 21,279 are living there without either parent present.

24,041 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [4,272 in Albuquerque]: 2% of these grandparents are African American; 53% are Hispanic/Latino; 20% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 23% are White. 30% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 73% are under the age of 60; 27% live in poverty.

(As of March 2008)

There are 297,239 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.3% of all the children in the state). There are another 111,806 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.4 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in New York, 165,493 are living there without either parent present.

143,014 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [83,946 in New York City]: 34% of these grandparents are African American; 26% are Hispanic/Latino; 5% are Asian; and 31% are White. 28% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 66% are under the age of 60; 23% live in poverty.

In North Carolina...

(As of September 2007)

There are 135,158 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.9% of all children in the state). There are another 39,043 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.0 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in North Carolina, 80,126 are living there without either parent present.

79,810 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (5,175 in Charlotte): 47% of these grandparents are African American; 2% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 47% are White. 43% of these grand-parents live in households without the children’s parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 19% live in poverty.

In North Dakota...

(As of Feburary 2007)

There are 3,901 children living in grandparent-headed households (2.4% of all children in the state). There are another 1,079 children living in households headed by other relatives (0.7 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in North Dakota, 2,414 are living there without either parent present.

2,547 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [223 in Fargo]: 3% of these grandparents are African American; 1% is Hispanic/Latino; 35% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 62% are White. 41% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 19% live in poverty.

(As of March 2008)

There are 157,298 children living in grandparent-headed households (5.4% of all children in the state). There are 35,333 children living in households headed by other relatives. Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Ohio, 76,794 are living there without either parent present.

86,009 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (7,039 in Cleveland and 6,263 in Columbus): 27% of these grandparents are African American, 2% are Hispanic/Latino; and 68% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 73% are under the age of 60; 15% live in poverty.

(As of April 2008)

There are 57,601 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.5% of all children in the state). There are another 14,825 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.7%). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Oklahoma, 34,185 are living there without either parent present.

39,279 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (5,218 in Oklahoma City and 3,482 in Tulsa): 13% of these grandparents are African American, 5% are Hispanic/Latino; 12% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; and 65% are White. 61% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 20% live in poverty.

(As of September 2008)

There are 37, 536 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.4% of all children in the state). There are another 14,081 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.7% of all children in the state). OF the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Oregon, 20,735 are living there without either parent present.

22,103 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (3,112 in Portland): 3% of these grandparents are African American; 9% are Hispanic/Latino; 3% are Asian; 3% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 79% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 69% are under the age of 60; 13% live in poverty.

In Pennsylvania...

(As of September 2008)

There are 164,354 children living in grandparent-headed households (5.6 % of all children in the state). There are another 37,499 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.3 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Pennsylvania, 76,356 are living there without either parent present.

80,423 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [21,123 in Philadelphia]: 28% of these grandparents are African American; 6% are Hispanic/Latino; 2% are Asian; and 62% are White. 35% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 69% are under the age of 60; 19% live in poverty.

In Puerto Rico...

(As of April 2008)

There are 46,422 children living in households headed by grandparents and other relatives with no parents present. 35, 097 (76%) of these children are living with their grandparents; 11,325 of these children (24%) are living with other relatives.

70, 352 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them. 26.9% of these grandparents say there is no parent in the household. 44% of grandparents responsible for grandchildren say they have been caring for their grandchildren for 5 years or more; 19.1% less than one year. 66.4% of these grandparents are under the age of 60. 58.3% of these grandparents are living in poverty.

In Rhode Island...

(As of September 2008)

There are 11,231 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.5% of all children in the state). There are another 3,372 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.4% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Rhode Island, 5,170 are living there without either parent present.

5,060 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them (1,219 in Providence): 9% of these grandparents are African American; 16% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 5% are Asian; 65% are White. 36% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 70% are under the age of 60; 16% live in poverty.

In South Carolina...

(As of October 2008)

There are 90,866 children living in grandparent-headed households (9.0% of all children in the state). There are another 21,178 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.1% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in South Carolina, 49,894 are living there without either parent present.

51,755 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [1,073 in North Charleston and 944 in Charleston]: 55% of these grandparents are African American; 1% are Hispanic/Latino; and 42% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 72% are under the age of 60; 24% live in poverty.

In South Dakota...

(As of September 2008)

There are 8,349 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.1% of all children in the state). There are another 2,367 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.2% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in South Dakota, 5,146 are living there without either parent present.

4,632 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [537 in Sioux Falls]: .5% of these grandparents are African American; 1% are Hispanic/Latino; 47% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 1% are Asian; and 49% are White. 38% of these grandparents live in household without the children’s parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 29% live in poverty.

In Tennessee...

(As of October 2008)

There are 101,510 children living in grandparent-headed households (7.3% of all children in the state). There are another 24,774 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.8 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Tennessee, 56,682 are living there without either parent present.

61,252 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [9,660 in Memphis]: 31% of these grandparents are African American; 1% are Hispanic/Latino; and 66% are White. 42% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 20% live in poverty.

(As of October 2008)

There are 448,439 children living in grandparent-headed households (7.6% of all children in the state). There are another 153,381 children living in households headed by other relatives (2.6% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Texas, 244,100 are living there without either parent present.

257,074 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [25,347 in Houston, 15,075 in San Antonio, and 15,019 in Dallas]: 21% of these grandparents are African American; 42% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are Asian; and 35% are White. 32% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 21% live in poverty.

(As of October 2008)

There are 31,099 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.3% of all children in the state). There are another 10,817 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.5% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Utah, 13,756 are living there without either parent present.

15,989 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [1,300 in Salt Lake City and 1,278 in West Valley City]: 1% of these grandparents are African American; 14% are Hispanic/Latino; 4% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 2% are Asian; and 76% are White. 28% of these grand-parents live in households without the children’s parents present. 72% are under the age of 60; 9% live in poverty.

(As of October 2008)

There are 4,067 children living in grandparent-headed households (2.8% of all children in the state). There are another 966 children living in households headed by other relatives (0.7% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Vermont, 1,838 are living there without either parent present.

1,934 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [74 in Burlington]: .1% of these grandparents are African American; .5% are Hispanic/Latino; 1% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 2% are Asian; and 96% are White. 49% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 70% are under the age of 60; 10% live in poverty.

In Virgin Islands...

(As of September 2008)

In 2004, there were 4,471 children in the U.S.V.I. between the ages of 0 and 18 living in a family headed by a grandparent. There were 1,706 children in the U.S.V.I. between the ages of 0 and 18 living in a family headed by a relative other than a grandparent. In total, 19.5% or approximately 1/5 of the children in the U.S.V.I are living in households headed by grandparents and other relatives.

In 2004, of the 19.5% of children living with grandparents and other relatives, St. Croix had a total of 3,269; St. Thomas had a total of 2,733, and St. John had a total of 176 children living with grandparents and other relatives.

In the U.S.V.I, there are 4,735 grandparents living in households with their grandchildren. 2,873 (59%) of these grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them.

(As of September 2008)

There are 107,602 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.2% of all children in the state). There are another 31,076 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.8 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Virginia, 56,663 are living there without either parent present.

59,464 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [3,603 in Virginia Beach and 2,825 in Norfolk]: 40% of these grandparents are African American; 3% are Hispanic/Latino; 3% are Asian; and 52% are White. 40% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 15% live in poverty.

In Washington...

(As of September 2007)

There are 61,905 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.1% of all the children in the state). There are another 24,086 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.6% of all the children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Washington, 35,761 are living there without either parent present.

35,341 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [7,903 in King County and 5,364 in Pierce County]: 6% of these grandparents are African American; 10% are Hispanic/Latino; 5% are American Indian or Native Alaskan; and 48% are White. 39% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 71% are under the age of 60; 13% live in poverty.

In West Virginia...

(As of September 2008)

There are 24,276 children living in grandparent-headed households (6.0% of all children in the state). There are another 3,940 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.0% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in West Virginia, 10,809 are living there without either parent present.

16,151 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [431 in Huntington and 417 in Charleston]: 7% of these grandparents are African American; .4% are Hispanic/Latino; and 90% are White. 42% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 72% are under the age of 60; 23% live in poverty.

In Wisconsin...

(As of September 2008)

There are 46,461 children living in grandparent-headed households (3.4% of all children in the state). There are another 14,704 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.1 % of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Wisconsin, 25,373 are living there without either parent present.

23,687 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [7,052 in Milwaukee]: 25% of these grandparents are African American; 7% are Hispanic/Latino; 3% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 2% are Asian; and 61% are White. 35% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 77% are under age 60; 15% live in poverty.

(As of September 2008)

There are 5,150 children living in grandparent-headed households (4.0% of all children in the state). There are another 1,229 children living in households headed by other relatives (1.0% of all children in the state). Of the children living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives in Wyoming, 2,738 are living there without either parent present.

3,582 grandparents report they are responsible for their grandchildren living with them [340 in Cheyenne and 267 in Casper]: 1% of these grandparents are African American; 10% are Hispanic/Latino; 13% are American Indian or Alaskan Native; 2% are Asian; and 73% are White. 38% of these grandparents live in households without the children’s parents present. 74% are under the age of 60; 13% live in poverty.