Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Latest Data: 2021
Release Timing: September
Frequency: Annual

The 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 how many people are living in poverty. According to the Census Bureau, "if the total income for a family or unrelated individual fall 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?

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

The Poverty Rate, Female reports the percentage of the city’s female 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