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Program Income and Public Assistance PublicationsOfficial publications released by the U.S. Census Bureau have a report number and often list the lead author(s).
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Program Income and Public Assistance Working PapersCensus Bureau research made available to others to encourage discussion on a range of topics. They have not undergone official review or the editorial process.
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Program Income and Public Assistance Data TablesStats displayed in columns and rows with title, ID, notes, sources and release date. Many tables are in downloadable XLS, CVS and PDF file formats.
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PublicationProfile of Older Adults by Poverty Status: 2021This report examines the sociodemographic characteristics, living arrangements, program participation, and net worth of older adults by poverty status.
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PublicationIncome Sources of Older Households: 2017This report examines older households’ sources of income, the amounts of this income, and how much each source of income contributes to total income.
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PublicationAn Analysis of the 2018 Congressional ElectionThis report summarizes the characteristics of those who voted and registered in the November 2018 election and in congressional elections since 1978.
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Working PaperEvaluating the Income and Program Screeners in the 2022 SIPPThis working paper uses data from the 2022 SIPP to provide a descriptive overview of how well the income and program screener questions perform.
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Working PaperTesting SNAP Client Messaging and Application FormsTesting of SNAP materials communicating program rules and consequences for violation of the rules.
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Working PaperEvaluation of Social Security Reporting in the SIPP: 2017This paper links data from the 2018 SIPP to SSA administrative records to explore the accuracy with which respondents report Social Security income.
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TableSIPP Detailed Program Receipt 508 Compliant Tables: 2022These SIPP tables provide national data about a variety of social welfare and social insurance programs.
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TableSIPP Detailed Program Receipt Tables: 2022These SIPP tables provide national data about a variety of social welfare and social insurance programs.
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TableSIPP Detailed Program Receipt 508 Compliant Tables: 2021These SIPP tables provide national data about a variety of social welfare and social insurance programs.
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VisualizationSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility & AccessThis visualization represents the joint efforts to increase understanding of current SNAP program access and inform future SNAP program outreach.
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VisualizationWho Is Receiving Social Safety Net Benefits?Visualization that provides information about individuals and households receiving select social safety net benefits.
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VisualizationWIC Program Eligibility and ParticipationView WIC program eligibility and participation estimates by state from linked American Community Survey and Administrative Records.
Other Subtopics Within 'Income and Poverty'
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IncomeCensus money income is defined as income received on a regular basis before payments for taxes, social security, etc. and does not reflect noncash benefits.
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Income InequalityIncome inequality is the extent to which income is distributed unevenly among a population.
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PovertyIf a family's total income is less than the official poverty threshold for a family of that size and composition, then they are considered to be in poverty.
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Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE)The Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program provides more current estimates for the administration and allocation of federal programs and funds.
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Supplemental Poverty MeasureIn 2009, the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) created a Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) to replace previous experimental poverty measures.
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Wealth and Asset OwnershipHousehold net worth or wealth is an important defining factor of economic well-being - it can become an additional source of income in hard times or retirement.
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Well-BeingFactors that contribute to well-being include income, possession of consumer durables, housing and neighborhood conditions, and the meeting of basic needs.
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