Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Latest Data: 2022
Frequency: Annual

United States Census Bureau follows a standard measure as defined by the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) Directive 14,  to set an income threshold varying by family size and composition to determine who is in poverty. The Census explains "If the total income for a family or unrelated individual falls below the relevant poverty threshold, then the family (and every individual in it) or unrelated individual is considered in poverty." To learn about the detailed measurement procedure, please refer to How the Census Bureau Measures Poverty?

Poverty Rate, Total reports the percentage of the city’s population for whom “below poverty” status has been determined by the United States Census Bureau.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau: Table: S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

Note: In 2014, the CPS ASEC included redesigned questions for income and health insurance coverage. 2013 poverty rates reflect the data collected from the portion of the CPS ASEC sample which received the income questions consistent with the 2013 CPS ASEC, approximately 68,000 addresses.  For more information about the data see the CPS Historical Poverty Footnotes.