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Table 1 Demographic Information of Sample

From: Repetitive and restricted behaviors and interests in autism spectrum disorder: relation to individual characteristics and mental health problems

 

n

%

Annual household income

  

 < $20,000

247

9.2

 $21,000-$50,000

520

19.3

 $51,000-$80,000

844

31.4

 $81,000-$100,000

410

15.3

 $101,000-$130,000

80

3.0

 $131,000-$160,000

141

5.3

 > $161,000

443

16.5

 Total

2685

100.0

Mother’s education

  

 Less than high school

6

0.2

 Some high school

23

0.8

 High school diploma/GED

238

8.1

 Some post-secondary

613

21.8

 Associate degree

226

8.0

 Bachelor’s degree

1020

35.7

 Graduate degree

711

25.4

 Total

2837

100.0

Father’s education

  

 Less than high school

13

0.5

 Some high school

54

1.9

 High school diploma/GED

341

12.1

 Some post-secondary

540

19.2

 Associate degree

187

6.7

 Bachelor’s degree

882

31.4

 Graduate degree

793

28.2

 Total

2810

100.0

Parent’s marital status

  

 Never married

64

2.3

 Married

2563

89.7

 Separated

39

1.4

 Divorced

171

6.0

 Total

2837

100.0