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Percent of households that are food-insecure

To be food-secure, a the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) writes that household must have enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members. This data reflects the percentage of households that do not meet that criteria.

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People in poverty

People in poverty

People in poverty

33.98 million

2019

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Percent of people in poverty

Percent of people in poverty

Percent of people in poverty

10.5%

2019

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Families in poverty

Families in poverty

Families in poverty

6.55 million

2019

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People in poverty

People in poverty

33.98 million

2019

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Percent of people in poverty

Percent of people in poverty

10.5%

2019

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Families in poverty

Families in poverty

6.55 million

2019

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