In 2023, 12 percent of Pennsylvania's population lived below the poverty line. This figure is a slight increase from the previous year, when 11.8 percent of the state's population lived in poverty. The state experienced a poverty level peak of 13.8 percent in 2011. The poverty rate of the United States can be accessed here.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Pennsylvania (PPAAPA42000A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about PA, percent, child, poverty, and USA.

The U.S. Census Bureau provides annual estimates of income and poverty statistics for all school districts, counties, and states through the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/saipe/about.html) (SAIPE) program. The bureau's main objective with this program is to provide estimates of income and poverty for the administration of federal programs and the allocation of federal funds to local jurisdictions. In addition to these federal programs, state and local programs use the income and poverty estimates for distributing funds and managing programs.

Estimates of poverty by ages and families are not direct counts from enumerations or administrative records, nor direct estimates from sample surveys. Instead, for counties and states, the Census models income and poverty estimates by combining survey data with population estimates and administrative records.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Perry County, PA (S1701ACS042099) from 2012 to 2023 about Perry County, PA; Harrisburg; PA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Pennsylvania - Poverty Rate: 34 years of historical data from 1989 to 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Montgomery County, PA (S1701ACS042091) from 2012 to 2023 about Montgomery County, PA; Philadelphia; PA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cameron County, PA (S1701ACS042023) from 2012 to 2023 about Cameron County, PA; PA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

In 2021, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the city with the highest poverty rate of the United States' most populated cities. In this statistic, the cities are sorted by poverty rate, not population. The most populated city in 2021 according to the source was New York city - which had a poverty rate of 18 percent.

Greenville, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Greenville, Pennsylvania poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Greenville, Pennsylvania, an estimated 641 of 4,713 people live in poverty, which is 13.6%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Greenville is 7.94% higher.

Erie County, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Erie County, Pennsylvania poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. 15.1% Poverty Rate in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Dauphin County, Pennsylvania poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. 12.5% Poverty Rate in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Forest County, PA (S1701ACS042053) from 2012 to 2023 about Forest County, PA; PA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Population 25 years and over Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

75 years and over Poverty Rate Statistics for 2022. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in West Reading, Pennsylvania by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cambria County, PA was 14.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cambria County, PA reached a record high of 15.60 in January of 2016 and a record low of 13.90 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cambria County, PA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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Philadelphia County/city, PA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA was 22.00% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Philadelphia County/city, PA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA reached a record high of 26.70 in January of 2014 and a record low of 22.00 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Philadelphia County/city, PA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Philadelphia County, PA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Beaver County, PA (S1701ACS042007) from 2012 to 2023 about Beaver County, PA; Pittsburgh; PA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

35 to 64 years Poverty Rate Statistics for 2022. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Westmoreland County, PA was 10.00% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Westmoreland County, PA reached a record high of 10.40 in January of 2015 and a record low of 9.50 in January of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Westmoreland County, PA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.