The years from the end of World War II into the 1970s were ones of substantial economic growth and broadly shared prosperity. Beginning in the 1970s, economic growth slowed and the income gap widened. Read more
The official poverty rate fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2018 and median income remained statistically unchanged. But the number and share of Americans without health insurance took a turn for the worse. Read more
On September 10, the Census Bureau will release its official statistics on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage in 2018. Three points are worth noting in advance of the release. Read more
We’ve released two pieces previewing tomorrow’s Census Bureau release of poverty, income, and health coverage figures for 2015: Be Wary of Using ... Read more
The official poverty data that the Census Bureau will release on September 13 will provide useful information concerning developments from 2014 to 2015, but will ... Read more
As Congress seeks agreement on overhauling Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), lawmakers must address TANF’s dismal failure to help the poorest Americans, ... Read more
