U.S. poverty rate 2021, by age and gender

Poverty rate in the United States in 2021, by age and gender

CharacteristicMaleFemale
Under 18 years 16.87% 17%
18 to 24 years 16.49% 21.55%
25 to 34 years 9.59% 14.75%
35 to 44 years 8.93% 12.64%
45 to 54 years 8.5% 10.08%
55 to 64 years 10.22% 11.45%
65 to 74 years 8.6% 10.25%
75 years and over 8.82% 13.51%
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Release date

September 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

2021

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