New interactive data tool shows how programs and expenses affect poverty measurement. Learn more in this America Counts story.





United States Census Bureau [ [link removed] ]





America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Mother and her children shop in supermarket. [ [link removed] ]

How Do Policies and Expenses Affect Supplemental Poverty Rates?

Earlier this year, the U.S. Census Bureau released data which showed that the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) increased half a percentage point to 12.9% from 2022 to 2023. But how did anti-poverty programs and necessary expenses affect that rate?

A data tool released today shows the extent of the impact of government policy and necessary expenses on SPM poverty in 2023.

*Read More* [ [link removed] ]


The SPM is different from the official poverty rate because it incorporates cash and noncash government assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and accounts for taxes, medical, and other necessary expenses.

*Continue reading [ [link removed] ] *to learn more about:


* Visualizing the impact of programs and expenses on SPM
* The changing poverty elements from 2021 to 2023
* Wider definitions of poverty



Data Viz

Data Viz - How Do Different Programs and Expenses Affect Poverty [ [link removed] ]

Explore the impact of different programs or expenses on the Supplementary Poverty Measure during each year.

*Data Viz* [ [link removed] ]






*Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data!*

Share this on social media or forward it to a friend.

*Share This* [ [link removed] ]






You May Be Interested In

Supplemental Poverty Measure Rose in 2023 for Second Consecutive Year

A social security card and U.S. Treasury check laying on top of a pile of $100 bills [ [link removed] ]

The SPM, which accounts for noncash government assistance, increased to 12.9% in 2023, higher than pre-pandemic levels.



*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






About America Counts [ [link removed] ]

America Counts features stories on various topics including: 


* Families [ [link removed] ], Housing [ [link removed] ], Employment [ [link removed] ], Business and Economy [ [link removed] ]
* Education [ [link removed] ], [ [link removed] ] Health [ [link removed] ], Population [ [link removed] ], Income and Poverty [ [link removed] ]

*For the Media:* Contact our Public Information Office [ [link removed] ] for inquiries or interviews. 

Don't miss an America Counts story! Use the button below to sign up and update your preferences.

*Subscribe* [ [link removed] ]








*Stay connected with us!*

Join the conversation on social media.

facebook [ [link removed] ]instagram [ [link removed] ]linkedin [ [link removed] ]twitter [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]youtube [ [link removed] ]

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:

Subscriber Settings [ [link removed] ]  |  Remove me from All Subscriptions [ [link removed] ] | Help [ [link removed] ]


<!-- /* template top padding on mobile */ @media only screen and (max-width: 480px) { table#flexible-abe-main-table { padding:0 !important; } } --> ________________________________________________________________________

This is an official email from the U.S. Census Bureau. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us ([link removed] [ [link removed] ]).  
body .abe-column-block {min-height: 5px;} table.gd_combo_table img {margin-left:7px; margin-right:7px;} table.gd_combo_table div.govd_image_display img, table.gd_combo_table td.gd_combo_image_cell img {margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;}