
How the Census Bureau Measures Poverty
Jan 13, 2026 · Learn how poverty thresholds are assigned and what sources of income are used to determine poverty status.
About Program Income and Public Assistance - Census.gov
Jun 13, 2025 · Public assistance refers to assistance programs that provide either cash assistance or in-kind benefits to individuals and families from any governmental entity. There are two major types of …
Poverty Glossary - Census.gov
May 23, 2023 · The Census Bureau has a master glossary of definitions covering all topics, censuses, surveys, and programs. Some poverty terms may be linked to in the Glossary, while more specific …
Group Quarters and Residence Rules for Poverty - Census.gov
Jun 23, 2023 · Group Quarters and Residence Rules for Poverty Data users interested in comparing poverty levels and rates across surveys should be aware of how group quarters and residency status …
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) Program
Jul 1, 2022 · The Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program provides more current estimates for the administration and allocation of federal programs and funds.
Rethinking Urban and Rural Distinctions - Census.gov
Aug 27, 2024 · The National Center for Education Statistics’ locale codes [PDF <1.0 MB] identify four basic area types: city, suburban, town and rural. The city and suburban categories can be …
In part, these differences in public health coverage reflect differ-ences in the income-to-poverty distribution of children under the age of 19 by race and Hispanic origin. Children in families with …
Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2024 - Census.gov
Sep 9, 2025 · This report presents data on health insurance coverage in the United States in 2024 based on information collected in the 2025 CPS ASEC.
Data Tools and Apps - Census.gov
Aug 27, 2025 · Data Tool EDA (Economic Development Administration)-Census Poverty Status Viewer This interactive tool measures high poverty areas and persistent poverty counties using data from …
American Community Survey Data - Census.gov
Dec 15, 2025 · The American Community Survey (ACS) releases new data every year through a variety of data tables that you can access with different data tools. Learn more about the different types of …