Census Poverty Report

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Each September, the U.S. Census Bureau releases annual statistics measuring poverty, income, and health insurance rates from the previous year. CLASP experts provide commentary and analysis of the data as a resource for policymakers, researchers, journalists, fellow advocates, and the general public. As an antipoverty and racial equity organization, CLASP is committed to advancing evidence-based policy solutions for eradicating poverty among children and families.

September 30, 2016 | Report/Brief

Maintaining the Momentum to Reduce Child and Family Poverty: In-Depth Lessons from the 2015 Census Poverty and Income Reports

CLASP has released a comprehensive analysis of 2015 Census data on poverty, along with policy recommendations.

September 13, 2016 | Fact Sheet

Infographic Sheet: 2015 Census Data

This infographic sheet highlights key data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2015 poverty data.

September 13, 2016 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

Statement: Strong Reduction in Poverty, Improvement in Health Insurance, But More to Do for Next Generation’s Families

CLASP's statement about the Census Bureau's report on 2015 data for poverty, income, and health coverage.

September 17, 2015 | Fact Sheet

Infographic Sheet: 2014 Census Data

This infographic sheet highlights key data on child poverty, the positive effect of safety-net benefits, and racial disparities from the U.S. Census Bureau poverty report.

September 16, 2015 | Press Release

Statement on Census Bureau’s 2014 Income, Poverty, and Health Coverage Reports

CLASP responds to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 data on income, poverty, and health coverage.

September 15, 2015 | News Clip

A more accurate measure of poverty?

Elizabeth Lower-Basch is quoted on the Supplemental Poverty Measure, released by the U.S. Census Bureau this year along with the yearly report on income and poverty on September 16. The supplemental measure includes the benefits received by families.

October 1, 2014 | News Clip | Hannah Matthews

Decline in the US Poverty Rate: What Made it Happen?

Hannah Matthews is quoted in this article about the decline in child poverty in 2013.

September 26, 2014 | News Clip | Olivia Golden

Census Report on Poverty

Olivia Golden joined C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss a Census report showing 45 million Americans living below the poverty line. 

September 18, 2014 | News Clip

The U.S is Losing a Generation to Poverty

Elizabeth Lower-Basch and Olivia Golden are quoted in this article about the United States Census Bureau release of the poverty data for the year 2013. The poverty numbers show the first significant decline in poverty since the recession hit, but still remain higher than they…

September 17, 2014 | News Clip

Politico Pro Morning Edition: Child Poverty Improves, but 1 in 5 Still Poor

Hannah Matthews is quoted in the Politico Pro morning edition article reporting on the U.S Census Bureau data on income and poverty. The CLASP report on the data is also cited.