Approximately 37.9 million Americans, or just under 12%, now live in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Additional data from the Bureau show that children are more likely to experience …

Sep 18, 2023 · How many people are living near the poverty line? The Census Bureau estimated that in 2021, 11.6% of Americans — roughly 38 million people — lived at or below the poverty level.

Sep 11, 2025 · The Census Bureau provides poverty data from several household surveys and programs. Here you can find poverty estimates, learn about these surveys and programs, and get …

In order to make progress against such poverty in the future, we need to understand poverty around the world today and how it has changed. On this page you can find all our data, visualizations and writing …

In the United States, poverty has both social and political implications. Based on poverty measures used by the Census Bureau (which exclude non-cash factors such as food stamps or medical care or …

Learn about poverty in America, why it happens, and how we can create a fairer system where everyone can succeed.

In 2025, an estimated 831 million people were living in extreme poverty, each trying to survive on less than $3 per day. Extreme poverty has become increasingly concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa, and …

Social determinants of health affect nearly everyone in one way or another. Check out the Healthy People Poverty literature summary to learn about the latest research on this social determinant of …

Jul 7, 2025 · Understanding what living in poverty looks like involves exploring the key challenges faced by those trapped in it, from limited access to basic needs to social exclusion and psychological stress.

Providing a statewide look at poverty, this publication is designed to be a comprehensive resource for New York’s Community Action Agencies, community-based organizations, policy makers, advocates, …