Poverty rose in 2022 after the expiration of key assistance programs: Number of people in poverty, pre- and post-tax basis (in millions)
| Pre-tax poverty | Post-tax poverty | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 73.2 | 38.3 |
| 2020 | 82.7 | 30.0 |
| 2021 | 78.2 | 25.6 |
| 2022 | 78.4 | 40.9 |
Source: Pre-tax and post-tax Supplemental Poverty Measure counts are from Burns and Creamer (2023).