The expanded Child Tax Credit reduced child poverty enormously: Number of children lifted out of poverty by each measure
| Child Tax Credit (not including the ARP expansions) | Expanded Child Tax Credit (only) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White non-Hispanic | 171,000 | 649,000 | 0 |
| Black | 116,000 | 600,000 | 0 |
| Asian | 54,000 | 56,000 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 428,000 | 752,000 | 0 |
Notes: Federal surveys give respondents the option of reporting more than one race. In this case the U.S. Census Bureau uses the race-alone concept where, for example, a group such as Asian may be defined as those who reported Asian and no other race. ARP refers to the 2021 American Rescue Plan.
Source: EPI analysis of United States Census Bureau Child Tax Credit data.