Table 1 Demographic characteristics of cities/towns where focus groups were held *
From: The H1N1 pandemic: media frames, stigmatization and coping
| Â | City A** | City B | City C | City D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Population | 600, 980 | 7,380 | 72,043 | 7,827 |
Race/Ethnicity | Â | Â | Â | Â |
  White | 56% | 85% | 49% | 98% |
  Black | 24% | 11% | 5% | 0.4% |
  Hispanic | 16% | 7% | 60% | 1.2% |
Education | Â | Â | Â | Â |
  ≥ HS | 84% | 82% | 58% | 84% |
  ≥ College | 27% | 31% | 10% | 17% |
Income | Â | Â | Â | Â |
  Median HH Income | $48,729 | $60,752 | $27,983 | $49,310 |
  Families < Poverty Level | 17% | 4% | 21% | 4.5% |
  Individuals < Poverty Level | 21% | 4% | 24% | 6.8% |