Children (2018–2024)

Definition

Children under age 18 who are in poverty according to the supplemental poverty measure.

Data Source

PRB analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement.

Notes

Due to an error in the tax model, all 2018 SPM estimates were revised.

A 90 percent confidence interval for each estimate can be found at Children in poverty according to the supplemental poverty measure.

Last Updated

2025-09