Older Americans have been falling into poverty over the last few years, and many are struggling on Social Security.
Child poverty also fell to its lowest recorded level, while the share of Americans without health insurance remained largely unchanged.
By Ahmed Aboulenein and Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.
Median household income rose to a record $87,460 in 2025, according to annual Census Bureau data on the financial well-being of Americans.
The census data released Tuesday did not include the impact of more recent cuts to social safety net programs.
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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.
New Census Bureau data show the share of adults age 65 and older living in poverty climbed to 15.
US household incomes rose last year to an all-time high and the poverty rate fell to one of the lowest levels on record.