One in four New Yorkers lives in poverty, report finds

New York City has more children in poverty than nearly a decade

New data shows child poverty in NYC has reached a record high, highlighting deep economic struggles for low-income families.

NYC poverty rate climbs as Congress considers deep cuts to social safety net

According to the most recent data, one in four New York City residents are now below the poverty threshold.

Poverty in NYC at highest level in years, study by Robin Hood finds. Here's why.

The number of people living in poverty in New York city has grown to the highest level in seven years, a study by the nonprofit Robin Hood found​.

A Quarter of New Yorkers Can't Afford Basic Necessities As Affordability Crisis Deepens, Report Reveals

The study found that the share of New Yorkers in poverty was nearly double the national average in 2023

Poverty, unaffordability rise in NYC. A report says spiking housing and other costs are to blame.

About 100,000 more New Yorkers lived in poverty in 2023 than the prior year, according to the antipoverty group Robin Hood.

One in four New Yorkers lives in poverty, report finds

The total number of residents struggling to afford basic needs is now around 2.02 million, including 420,000 children.