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Introduction to Income and Poverty in the United States
Introduction to Income and Poverty in the United States
The Income and Poverty Report and the SPM Report are based on data from the Current Population Survey’s Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
The Current Population Survey is the longest-running survey conducted by the Census Bureau and is the official source of the national poverty estimates.
The estimates of the official poverty rates are calculated in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget’s Statistical Policy Directive 14. In 2019, a family with two adults and two children was considered in poverty if their income was below $25,926 dollars.
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PublicationWealth of Households: 2022This brief uses the 2023 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) to examine household wealth in 2022.
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PublicationPoverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023This brief uses the 2022 and 2023 American Community Surveys 1-year estimates to analyze poverty rates for states, metropolitan areas, and the nation.
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PublicationHousehold Income in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023This report presents data on median household income and the Gini index of income inequality based on the 2022 and 2023 American Community Surveys (ACS).
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PublicationIncome in the United States: 2023This report presents data on income, earnings, & income inequality in the United States based on information collected in the 2024 and earlier CPS ASEC.
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VideoThe Consumer Expenditure Diary Survey: What to Enter in the CE DiaryFebruary 19, 2025This video explains what information we would like you to enter into your online diary.
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VideoExploring the Enhanced Veteran Employment Outcomes Data ToolFebruary 19, 2025New version of Veteran Employment Outcomes for earnings and employment of more than 2.8 million enlisted service members of all military branch services.
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VideoEntering Food and Drink Items in the Food LogFebruary 14, 2025This video details the steps for entering food and drinks into the daily food diary depending on the type of food or drink.
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VideoFood Log OverviewFebruary 14, 2025This video explains how to set up your survey account and what food and drink items to include and exclude in the daily food diary.
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