Poverty is defined as not having enough income to meet basic needs. This goes beyond just not having enough money for a new vehicle, smartphone, or to take a vacation.

Percent of Americans living below the poverty line in each county of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico according to the 2016 - 2020 American Community Survey from …

Table from ACS 1-Year Estimates Subject Tables, released by American Community Survey.

May 3, 2025 · This report, All 50 US States Ranked by Poverty [Report 2025], seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of poverty statistics across the country, unveiling the current …

Jul 31, 2025 · In every state, economic and health security programs play an important role in supporting residents with low and moderate incomes and in reducing poverty. Browse and …

May 23, 2025 · States with the lowest poverty rates include Maryland, Utah, and New Hampshire, with 8.6%, 8.3%, and 6.9% respectively, hinting at broader access to resources or a better …

Sep 16, 2025 · California and Louisiana have the largest proportion of residents living in poverty, according to new data.

Nov 9, 2023 · We analyzed data on poverty rates by state, looking back over the last decade to see how levels of poverty have changed.

Jan 27, 2025 · January is National Poverty Awareness Month, and we’ve listed the number of people below the poverty threshold in each state and the percentage of each state’s …

Dec 1, 2025 · The states with the highest measured poverty in recent 2024–2025 reporting are Louisiana (about 18.9% by one compilation) and Mississippi (about 17.3% by the same …