
Poverty in the United States: 2024 - Census.gov
Sep 9, 2025 · This report presents data on poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2025 and earlier CPS ASEC.
Historical Poverty Tables: People and Families - 1959 to 2024
Aug 15, 2025 · Detailed annual tables on poverty across a number of individual and family characteristics. Source: Current Population Survey (CPS)
Poverty - Census.gov
Sep 11, 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.
Poverty Rates by Survey - Census.gov
Nov 15, 2024 · Poverty rates across surveys differ in a number of ways, such as in the length and detail of questionnaires, the number of households included (sample size), reference periods, and the …
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.
Income Inequality - Census.gov
Jun 13, 2025 · Income inequality is the extent to which income is distributed unevenly among a population.
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.
Majority of Older Adults in Poverty in 2021 Lived Alone
Jun 25, 2024 · New Census Bureau report explores demographic characteristics, living arrangements and income sources of older adults living in poverty.
About Program Income and Public Assistance - Census.gov
Jun 13, 2025 · This section provides detailed information and statistics on Public Assistance. Find the latest news, publications, and other content.
Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023 - Census.gov
Sep 12, 2024 · This brief uses the 2022 and 2023 American Community Surveys 1-year estimates to analyze poverty rates for states, metropolitan areas, and the nation.