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The US poverty rate fell to a historic low of 10.2% in 2025, while inflation-adjusted median household income reached a record high of $87,460, according to new Census Bureau data.
These macroeconomic improvements occurred even as public sentiment regarding personal finances remained largely negative, with a Fox News poll indicating that approximately 85% of Americans reported their financial situation was either worsening or unchanged throughout the year.
The Census Bureau defines poverty thresholds based on household size and income levels, adjusting for inflation.
For example, a family with two adults and two children is considered impoverished if their annual income falls below $32,649.
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