Poverty rose significantly in 2022: Number of all people and children in poverty (in millions), 2019–2022
| All | Children | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 38.30 | 9.253 |
| 2020 | 30.04 | 7.196 |
| 2021 | 25.58 | 3.829 |
| 2022 | 40.90 | 8.98 |
Source: EPI analysis of United States Census Bureau Supplemental Poverty Measure data (Table B-2).