In 2013, the percentage of all poor families in the united states headed by single women was

In 2013, the percentage of all poor families in the United States headed by single women was "fifty-one percent".

The number in the year 2011 was 52 % which decreased one percent within two years. The reasons for such a high percentage could be lack of income or lack of opportunities or some gender biased at some pockets of society.  

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