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.
Income and Poverty - Census.gov
5 days ago · 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.
Poverty Rates for Blacks and Hispanics Reached Historic Lows in …
In 2019, the poverty rate for the United States was 10.5%, the lowest since estimates were first released for 1959. Poverty rates declined between 2018 and 2019 for all major race and …
Income Inequality - Census.gov
5 days ago · 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.
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 …
Historical Poverty Tables: People and Families - 1959 to 2023
Sep 10, 2024 · Table 3. Poverty Status of People and Distribution of the Poor by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin [<1.0 MB] Table 4. Poverty Status of Families by Type of Family, Presence of …
2025 Canada Wildfires and United States Air Quality - Census.gov
Jun 10, 2025 · Smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to impact large parts of Midwest US over next several days, over 37 million forecasted to be exposed to poor air quality.
Poverty Glossary - Census.gov
May 23, 2023 · Working Poor The Census Bureau does not use the term "working poor." The term "working poor" may mean different things to different data users, based on the question they …