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Children in Poverty
Children in Poverty in United States
United States

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Children in Poverty in depth:

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General Population

Children in Poverty by State

Percentage of children younger than 18 years who live in households below the poverty threshold




Children in Poverty Trends

Percentage of children younger than 18 years who live in households below the poverty threshold


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Children in Poverty



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We have developed detailed analyses on the health of key populations in the country, including women and children, seniors and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, in addition to a deep dive into health disparities across the country.