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Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023
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Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023
Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023
September 12, 2024
Author:
Craig Benson
Report Number: ACSBR-022
Poverty is an important indicator of economic well-being. Federal and state policymakers, as well as community stakeholders often use poverty rates and income-to-poverty ratios as key indicators of current economic conditions within communities and to make comparisons across demographic groups. Poverty rates, measured as the proportion of people in poverty, are often used to identify communities in need and to estimate the number of families eligible for various government programs.
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