Economic expansions are not helping poor children: Child poverty rates of New England states and the U.S. since 2000
| 2000 | 2007 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES | 17.3% | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| Maine | 11.6% | 15.4% | 14.5% |
| New Hampshire | 6.4% | 8.8% | 10.6% |
| Vermont | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Massachusetts | 13.9% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| Rhode Island | 15.7% | 17.5% | 18.0% |
| Connecticut | 11.4% | 11.1% | 14.1% |
Source: American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau 2000-2018
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