Children (2014–2024)

Definition

The percent of Maine children under age 18 who live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level. In 2024, the poverty threshold for a family of four was $31,200. This data is based on 5-year averages, so 2024 represents 2020-2024. Race is from the US Census American Community Survey categories. "Non-Hispanic White" appears instead of "White alone".

The race category of "Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander " and the category, "Some other race" are not included, as the numbers surveyed were too small to produce reliable estimates for these groups.

Data Source

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates

2020-2024 ACS 5-yr Table B17001

B17001A- White Alone

B17001B - Black or African American Alone

B17001C - American Indian and Alaska Native Alone

B17001D - Asian Alone

B17001G - Two or More Races

B17001I - Hispanic or Latino

Notes

For populations such as race and ethnicities in Maine that have fewer than 8,000 children caution must be used in interpreting the results since the number of households surveyed in the American Community Survey make the data less accurate and precise for these smaller populations.

In 2024, this applies to the categories of American Indian or Alaska Native (n=1,263), Black or African American (n=7,967), and Asian (n=2,329).

Last Updated

2026-02