Health
Indirect Impact of COVID-19 Results in Higher Pandemic Death Toll
Independent Census Bureau research shows racial disparities in U.S. COVID-19 mortality rates and a higher death toll indirectly related to the pandemic.
Income and Poverty
Fewer People Living in Poverty Areas in 2015-2019
The percentage of people living in poverty areas fell 6.6 percentage points since 2010-2014.
Employment
A New Way to Measure How Many Americans Work More Than One Job
The number of workers holding two or more jobs has increased from 1996 to 2018. The Census Bureau’s Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics tracks the growth.
Income and Poverty
Demographic SNAPshot: Not Everyone Eligible for Food Assistance Program Receives Benefits
A new data visualization shows the demographic characteristics of people eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition...
Population
Can Data and Tech Help Solve Environmental Issues?
The Census Bureau's Opportunity Project celebrates its fifth anniversary with four tech development sprints to create solutions to environmental...
Families
Gaps in the Wealth of Americans by Household Type in 2017
The recently released Survey of Income Program Participation shows household wealth gaps. Home equity and retirement accounts make up 61.7%...
Income and Poverty
Children in Poverty Less Likely to Participate in Sports, Gifted Programs
New U.S. Census Bureau survey highlights the impact that poverty has on school-aged children’s involvement in extracurricular activities.
Income and Poverty
Same-Sex Married Couples Have Higher Income Than Opposite-Sex Married Couples
The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey releases data on income and poverty levels of same-sex...
Income and Poverty
More Young Adults Lived with Their Parents in 2019
Poverty rates of people ages 25 to 34 living with their parents remained stable at 5.3%, lower than the U.S. poverty rate of 10.5%.
Income and Poverty
Was Household Income the Highest Ever in 2019?
Data collection challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic may have pushed income estimates higher.
Income and Poverty
Poverty Rates for Blacks and Hispanics Reached Historic Lows in 2019
Black and Hispanic poverty rates reached historic lows of 18.8% and 15.7% respectively in 2019 but inequalities persist.
Population
Most Families That Received SNAP Benefits in 2018 Had At Least One Person Working
Most families who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits had at least one worker and about a third...
Income and Poverty
Supplemental Poverty Measure Shows State-Level Impact of Food Stamps
A recent report shows that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reduced poverty by just over 1 percentage point on average from...
Income and Poverty
Supplemental Poverty Measure Shows State-Level Impact of Food Stamps
Report released today shows that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reduced poverty by just over 1 percentage point on average from 2016 to 2018.
Population
More Puerto Ricans Move to Mainland United States, Poverty Declines
Migration from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States increased by 36.9% between 2017 and 2018. Poverty in Puerto Rico decreased by...
Income and Poverty
U.S. Median Household Income Up in 2018 From 2017
The 2018 American Community Survey shows median household income increased in 14 states and 10 of the largest metro areas.
Income and Poverty
Percentage of People in Poverty Dropped for the Fifth Consecutive Year
The 1-year American Community Survey estimates show declines in poverty in 14 states and Puerto Rico and in seven of the 25 most...
Income and Poverty
Poverty Rate for People in Female-Householder Families Lowest on Record
The U.S. poverty rate dropped from 12.3% in 2017 to 11.8% in 2018. The decrease in poverty for women-led families comprised much of...
Income and Poverty
Payday, Poverty, and Women
Between 2017 and 2018, women working full-time, year-round experienced a significant gain in median earnings but more women than men live in poverty.
Income and Poverty
U.S. Median Household Income Was $63,179 in 2018, Not Significantly Different From 2017
U.S. Census Bureau released 2018 income, poverty and health insurance statistics today. Survey redesigns make comparing statistics from prior years challenging.
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