Poverty Falls to Record Low, Yet Public Remains Wary of Economy
TL;DR
Census data show the US poverty rate fell to a record-low 10.2% in 2025 and median household income rose to a high of $87,460, but inflation eroded real gains and most Americans remain pessimistic about their finances, reflecting a gap between improving macro indicators and daily economic worry amid political headwinds.
- US economy notches remarkable new record, sparking cheers: ‘Good job everyone’ Fox News
- US poverty rate dips to lowest on record, Census Bureau says Reuters
- American Incomes Hit Record Last Year as Women Gained Ground WSJ
- Median Household Income in 2025 Surpassed Previous Highs Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Census.gov
- Census Bureau’s Measure Paints Inaccurate Picture of Poverty in America Cato Institute
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