In 2022, the United States witnessed a concerning increase in the government's supplemental poverty rate, accompanied by a decline in real incomes for Americans.

The recently released census data reveals that the rate for children more than doubled during this period, surging from 5.2% in 2021 to 12.4% in 2022. Notably, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) considers various factors such as government programs, regional housing expenses, taxes, and medical costs when assessing poverty.

This year, the SPM increase coincided with a 4.6-point rise in overall poverty, marking the second year of President Joe Biden's term. However, it's important to remember that these figures only represent statistics and not the true essence of our resilient nation and its people.

Additionally, the official poverty rate—which indicates the number of Americans falling below a specific income threshold—remained unchanged at 11.5% for 2022, as per the census data. Nevertheless, the SPM increase represents a notable shift since its introduction in 2010.

In 2022, the United States witnessed a concerning increase in the government's supplemental poverty rate, accompanied by a decline in real incomes for Americans.
The recently released census data reveals that the rate for children more than doubled during this period, surging from 5.2% in 2021 to 12.4% in 2022. Notably, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) considers various factors such as government programs, regional housing expenses, taxes, and medical costs when assessing poverty.
This year, the SPM increase coincided with a 4.6-point rise in overall poverty, marking the second year of President Joe Biden's term. However, it's important to remember that these figures only represent statistics and not the true essence of our resilient nation and its people.
Additionally, the official poverty rate—which indicates the number of Americans falling below a specific income threshold—remained unchanged at 11.5% for 2022, as per the census data. Nevertheless, the SPM increase represents a notable shift since its introduction in 2010.

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