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  1. Income and Poverty in the United States: 2020 - Census.gov

    Sep 14, 2021 · This report presents data on income, earnings, income inequality & poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2021 and earlier CPS ASEC.

  2. Measuring Poverty Overview - World Bank Group

    Jun 5, 2025 · Measuring Poverty The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To effectively monitor progress toward this goal, it is …

  3. Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report 2024 - World Bank Group

    The World Bank has set a clear mission: ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet. This report offers the first postpandemic assessment of global progress on …

  4. Poverty, Inequality, and Human Development - World Bank Group

    Poverty, Inequality, and Human Development The Poverty, Inequality and Human Development team conducts research across a wide range of topics that broadly covers issues related to …

  5. Poverty Rates by Survey - Census.gov

    Nov 15, 2024 · Poverty rates across surveys differ in a number of ways, such as in the length and detail of questionnaires, the number of households included (sample size), reference periods, …

  6. June 2025 Update to Global Poverty Lines - World Bank Group

    Jun 5, 2025 · The World Bank has updated its global poverty lines. This latest revision uses 2021 purchasing power parities, as well as updated national poverty lines that better capture …

  7. Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023 - Census.gov

    Sep 12, 2024 · Poverty is an important indicator of economic well-being. Federal and state policymakers, as well as community stakeholders often use poverty rates and income-to …

  8. The History of the Official Poverty Measure - Census.gov

    Jan 1, 2014 · The current official poverty measure was developed in the mid 1960s by Mollie Orshansky, a staff economist at the Social Security Administration. Poverty thresholds were …

  9. Older Adults and Child Poverty Rates Changed in Many States in …

    Sep 12, 2024 · Poverty rates for both the youngest and oldest populations changed in many states in 2023, according to American Community Survey (ACS) data released today. Child …

  10. About Income & Poverty - Census.gov

    Jun 13, 2025 · Survey and census questions cover poverty, income, and wealth. The economic well-being of most Americans depends on their income or on the income of family members. If …