Children (2016–2023)

Definition

Poverty is calculated by total family income to an annually adjusted threshold based on number of adults and children in the family. Therefore, all family members have the same poverty status.

This indicator includes children under 18.

Data Source

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2021, Table S1701

Notes

There is a 90% margin of error around these estimates. [Children in poverty](https://datacenter.aecf.org/~/media/1594/Children in poverty confidence interval.xlsx).

Last Updated

2025-01