Poverty & Economic Well-Being

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Average Incomes Decline, Poverty Rises

According to data released by the U.S. Census on September 10, real median household income in the United States fell by 3.6% between 2007 and 2008, the largest single-year decline in the last 40 years. This dramatic decline from, $52,163 to $50,303, completely erased the limited gains…

Most Large Cities Actually Growing During Housing Crisis

A new Brookings report shows that even as population growth in many suburbs, exurbs, and smaller metropolitan areas is slowing down during the current housing crisis, population growth is accelerating in many large central cities. In cities such as Washington, DC, and Atlanta,…

Economic Recession to Increase Number of Americans in Poverty

A recent report published by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities illustrates how the recent economic recession could affect the millions of Americans living in poverty. The study analyzes previous economic recessions and the subsequent increases in the number of Americans living in poverty,…