Poverty in the United States: 2023 - Census.gov
Sep 10, 2024 · This report presents data on poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2024 and earlier CPS ASEC.
Poverty - Census.gov
Jun 13, 2025 · If a family's total income is less than the official poverty threshold for a family of that size and composition, then they are considered to be in poverty.
Black Individuals Had Record Low Official Poverty Rate in 2022
Sep 12, 2023 · New U.S. Census Bureau data show the official poverty rate for Black individuals and Black children hit record lows in 2022.
Poverty Rates for Blacks and Hispanics Reached Historic Lows in …
Sep 15, 2020 · Black and Hispanic poverty rates reached historic lows of 18.8% and 15.7% respectively in 2019 but inequalities persist.
Income Inequality - Census.gov
Jun 13, 2025 · Income inequality is the extent to which income is distributed unevenly among a population.
How the Census Bureau Measures Poverty
Apr 9, 2025 · Learn how poverty thresholds are assigned and what sources of income are used to determine poverty status.
Income and Poverty - Census.gov
Jun 13, 2025 · Income is the gauge many use to determine the well-being of the U.S. population. Survey and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth.
National Poverty in America Awareness Month: January 2025
Jan 15, 2025 · The Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement reports the official poverty rate in 2023 was 11.1%, not statistically different from 2022.
Poverty Data Tables - Census.gov
Nov 6, 2024 · The tables below provide poverty statistics displayed in tables with columns and rows. Many tables are in downloadable in XLS, CVS and PDF file formats. If you are using a …
Who Is Receiving Social Safety Net Benefits? - Census.gov
May 24, 2022 · A new data tool allows users to explore thousands of social safety statistics 2013-2019 and demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of recipients.