Dataset Description
Definition
Percent of persons age 25 and over below the poverty level in past 12 months by highest level of education completed.
Data Source
(2005 - 2013) U.S Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, 3-year estimates (B17003)
(2014 - current) U.S Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, 1-year estimate (B17003)
Notes
(2005 - 2013) The six smallest counties are not included in the ACS – Cameron, Forest, Fulton, Montour, Potter, and Sullivan. Data used for those counties are small area (PUMA) figures.
(2014 - current) Single year estimates should not be compared to prior 3-year estimates. The 27 smallest counties are not included in the ACS - Bedford, Bradford, Cameron, Clarion, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Perry, Pike, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Wayne and Wyoming. Data used for those counties are small area (PUMA) figures.
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau did not release 2020 1-year estimates.
Last Updated
2025-09