Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 — but safety net cuts could erase gains

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What happened

An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined.

Health care coverage was little changed from 2024.

Key facts

  • An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before, while the official poverty rate declined.
  • Health care coverage was little changed from 2024.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:29:49 UTC.

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