Food Insecurity (2015–2023)

Definition

Number and percentage of children estimated to be food insecure: according to the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey, a child is food insecure if they live in a household having difficulty meeting basic food needs.

Data Source

Data Source: Feeding America analysis of Current Population Survey data on food insecure households and survey data by the American Community Survey (ACS) on household income, unemployment, poverty, race & ethnicity, and homeownership.

Notes

Last Updated

December 2025