Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023

Understanding poverty trends and changes within communities is crucial for planners, policymakers, and local organizations as they work to allocate resources and design support programs. This brief uses the latest data from the American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey to provide insights into poverty rates across the U.S., including states, Puerto Rico, and major metropolitan areas. By examining shifts in income-to-poverty ratios, it also sheds light on economic well-being and the depth of poverty for different demographic groups, giving communities essential information to target their initiatives effectively.