In 2023, about 12 percent of California's population lived below the poverty line. This accounts for persons or families whose collective income in the preceding 12 months was below the national poverty level of the United States.

This table contains data on the percentage of the total population living below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and the percentage of children living below 200% FPL for California, its regions, counties, cities, towns, public use microdata areas, and census tracts. Data for time periods 2011-2015 (overall poverty) and 2012-2016 (child poverty) and with race/ethnicity stratification is included in the table. The poverty rate table is part of a series of indicators in the Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project of the Office of Health Equity. Poverty is an important social determinant of health (see http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=39) that can impact people’s access to basic necessities (housing, food, education, jobs, and transportation), and is associated with higher incidence and prevalence of illness, and with reduced access to quality health care. More information on the data table and a data dictionary can be found in the About/Attachments section.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for California (PPAACA06000A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about child, poverty, percent, CA, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Los Angeles County, CA (S1701ACS006037) from 2012 to 2023 about Los Angeles County, CA; Los Angeles; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People Age 0-17 in Poverty for Los Angeles County, CA (PPU18CA06037A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Los Angeles County, CA; under 18 years; Los Angeles; child; poverty; percent; CA; and USA.

This table contains data on the percentage of the total population living below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and the percentage of children living below 200% FPL for California, its regions, counties, cities, towns, public use microdata areas, and census tracts. Data for time periods 2011-2015 (overall poverty) and 2012-2016 (child poverty) and with race/ethnicity stratification is included in the table. The poverty rate table is part of a series of indicators in the Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project of the Office of Health Equity. Poverty is an important social determinant of health (see http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=39) that can impact people’s access to basic necessities (housing, food, education, jobs, and transportation), and is associated with higher incidence and prevalence of illness, and with reduced access to quality health care. More information on the data table and a data dictionary can be found in the About/Attachments section.

From the Public Policy Institute of California:“These interactive maps show poverty rates averaged across 2021–2023 for counties, congressional districts, state senate districts, state assembly districts, and local areas, according to the California Poverty Measure (CPM). The CPM is a joint research effort between PPIC and the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality that, unlike the official poverty measure, takes into account the cost of living and resources from social safety net programs. See Poverty in California: Technical Appendices for regional definitions and adapted methods used in the CPM as compared to pre-pandemic years.”Note from trubel&co: While PPIC averaged data for congressional districts, state senate districts, state assembly districts, and local areas, this map only shows rates at the county level.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Los Angeles County, CA (PPAACA06037A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Los Angeles County, CA; Los Angeles; child; poverty; percent; CA; and USA.

This dataset tracks the updates made on the dataset "Poverty Rate (<200% FPL) and Child (under 18) Poverty Rate by California Regions" as a repository for previous versions of the data and metadata.

In California, the poverty rate is 12.0% and the uninsured rate is 6.9%. Percent of people below the federal poverty line and the share without health insurance. Source: ACS 5-year estimates (derived).

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Orange County, CA (S1701ACS006059) from 2012 to 2023 about Orange County, CA; Los Angeles; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in San Francisco County, CA (S1701ACS006075) from 2012 to 2023 about San Francisco County/City, CA; San Francisco; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Kern County, CA (S1701ACS006029) from 2012 to 2023 about Kern County, CA; Bakersfield; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Del Norte County, CA was 11.60% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Del Norte County, CA reached a record high of 23.20 in January of 2017 and a record low of 11.60 in January of 2023. 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 Del Norte County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in San Joaquin County, CA (S1701ACS006077) from 2012 to 2023 about San Joaquin County, CA; Stockton; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Napa County, CA (S1701ACS006055) from 2012 to 2023 about Napa County, CA; Napa; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Contra Costa County, CA was 8.30% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Contra Costa County, CA reached a record high of 10.90 in January of 2015 and a record low of 8.20 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 Contra Costa County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Fresno County, CA (S1701ACS006019) from 2012 to 2023 about Fresno County, CA; Fresno; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Siskiyou County, CA (S1701ACS006093) from 2012 to 2023 about Siskiyou County, CA; poverty; percent; CA; 5-year; population; and USA.

Estimated Percent of Related Children Age 5-17 in Families in Poverty for Del Norte County, CA was 19.60% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimated Percent of Related Children Age 5-17 in Families in Poverty for Del Norte County, CA reached a record high of 33.00 in January of 1997 and a record low of 19.60 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimated Percent of Related Children Age 5-17 in Families in Poverty for Del Norte County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.