Preliminary data for 2025 circulating online suggests the US poverty rate dropped to 10.2%, while median household income reached $87,460. These figures remain unconfirmed, as the US Census Bureau has not yet released official reports for the 2025 calendar year.
The most recent verified data from the US Census Bureau covers 2024. In that year, the official poverty rate was 10.6%, down from 11.1% in 2023. This decline represents approximately 35.9 million Americans living below the poverty line.
Real median household income for 2024 was $83,730, showing no statistical change from the $82,690 reported in 2023. The Supplemental Poverty Measure, which includes government benefits and cost-of-living factors, remained at 12.9% for 2024.
Official 2025 data is expected no earlier than September 2026. The Economic Policy Institute anticipates minimal improvement in key economic metrics for 2025, citing slower job growth and policy changes regarding the social safety net.
