Map Shows How Bad Poverty Is in Your State
Summary
The number of Americans living in poverty dropped to a record low in 2025, with about 34.5 million people affected. Child poverty also reached a record low, while median household income increased to $87,460 during President Donald Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- The official poverty rate fell from 10.7% to 10.2% in 2025.
- Child poverty rate dropped to a record low of 13.4%.
- Median household income rose 2.6% to $87,460.
- California had the highest number of people in poverty, about 4.17 million.
- Texas, Florida, and New York also had large poverty populations.
- Smaller states like Louisiana and Mississippi had high poverty rates, especially among children.
- The official poverty measure counts pre-tax income but does not include many benefits or costs.
- The Supplemental Poverty Measure, which includes extra factors, stayed about the same at 13.1%.
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