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Based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s estimates for 2021, 37.9 million Americans lived below the poverty threshold while 20.3 million of those lived in deep poverty at less than half of the threshold. Poverty has strong links to health outcomes, job opportunities, food security, and violent crime.
The Data
Ministries within the Vineyard movement that are tackling this issue.
Buffalo, NY
Producing spiritual, educational, & economic resources for our neighbors.
Evanston, IL
Creating a community where every person is welcomed and valued.
Cincinnati, OH
Offering practical, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families.
Other organizations outside of the Vineyard movement that we have recognized are making a difference within this issue.
Poverty by Nativity
Poverty by Race
Educational Attainment
More Characteristics
5 Poorest states by Percentages
Source data may contain reporting lags of one to three years as official sources publish their research and information becomes available.
Poverty in the United States: 2021
What is poverty? Definition and Measurement
Explore Poverty in the United States | AHR
Current Population Survey (CPS)
Data on Poverty in the United States - Center for American Progress
Income and Poverty in the United States: 2020
What is the definition of poverty in the US? - USAFacts
Which states have the highest child poverty rates? - USAFacts
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