National Poverty Data
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that there were 36.8 million Americans living in poverty in 2023. Browse resouces below to get the latest facts and figures.
Poverty in the United States: 2023
This report presents estimates using the official poverty measure and the SPM for calendar year 2023. The estimates contained in the report are based on information collected in the 2024 and earlier Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements (CPS ASEC) conducted by the Census Bureau.
2025 Kids Count Data Book
This year’s publication continues to present national and state data across four domains — economic stability, education, health, and family / community support — and ranks states in overall child well-being.
