Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics
Online News Conference
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at 10 a.m. EDT
The U.S. Census Bureau held an online news conference to announce the findings of three reports estimating income, poverty and health insurance coverage in the United States.
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Press ReleaseIncome, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2022The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income in 2022 fell in comparison to 2021.
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Press ReleaseIngresos, pobreza y cobertura de seguro de salud en los Estados UnidosLa Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publica las estadísticas del 2022 sobre ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico.
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America Counts
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America Counts StoryBlack Individuals Had Record Low Official Poverty Rate in 2022New U.S. Census Bureau data show the official poverty rate for Black individuals and Black children hit record lows in 2022.
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America Counts StorySupplemental Poverty Measure in 2022 Higher Than Pre-Pandemic LevelThe Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) that accounts for government assistance increased from 7.8% in 2021 to 12.4% in 2022.
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America Counts Story2022 Income Inequality Decreased for First Time Since 2007U.S. Census Bureau income data released today show declines in real income at the middle and top of the income distribution from 2021 to 2022.
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America Counts StoryMedian Household Income After Taxes Fell 8.8% in 2022The expiration of expansions to federal programs during COVID-19 resulted in lower post-tax household income and higher poverty rates.
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America Counts StoryHealth Insurance Coverage of U.S. Workers Increased in 2022Health insurance coverage for working-age adults ages 19 to 64 improved in 2022 across race groups and Hispanic origin and in most regions.
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