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US poverty rate decline

The US poverty rate fell from 11% in 2023 to 10.6% in 2024

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Jan 12, 2026
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History of the federal poverty level since its creation in 1960s?

The federal poverty line in the United States began as thresholds developed by Social Security economist Mollie Orshansky in the mid-1960s and was formalized by the federal government as the Official ...

Jan 6, 2026

What are the 2026 FPL percentages (100%, 138%, 200%, 250%, 400%) by household size for benefit eligibility in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii?

The 2026 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) dollar amounts for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. are available and can be expressed at common program thresholds — 100%, 138%, 200%, 250% and 400% ...