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U.S. median income dropped in 2020 and poverty rose, Census data shows

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The median U.S. household income decreased in 2020 and the poverty rate rose, according to a government survey released on Tuesday that helps to quantify how much Americans' finances were affected after the coronavirus pandemic severely disrupted the U.S. economy

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Census: Relief programs moved millions out of poverty

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.The official poverty measure rose 1 percentage point in 2020, with 11.4% of Americans living in poverty, or more than 37 million people. It was the first increase in poverty afte…

3 years ago·San Jose, United States

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Los Angeles Times

Pandemic pushed more Americans into poverty, but relief cash averted hardship, report says

The Census Bureau reports the share of Americans living in poverty rose slightly amid the COVID pandemic, but massive relief payments eased problems for many.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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WVVA

Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly. That’s according to Census Bureau reports released Tuesday. The official poverty measure showed an increase of 1 percentage point in 2020, with 11.4% of Americans living in poverty, or more than 37 million people. It was the first increase in poverty a…

3 years ago·Bluefield, United States

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The Post and Courier

Census: Relief programs staved off hardship in COVID crash

Massive government relief passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic moved millions of Americans out of poverty last year, even as the official poverty rate increased slightly, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.

3 years ago·Charleston, United States

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WTTW

Census: Relief Programs Staved Off Hardship in COVID Crash

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Millions more Americans fell into poverty in 2020 as Covid-19 lockdowns wrecked the US economy, Census report shows

The percentage of Americans living in poverty rose from a record low last year, with 3.3 million additional people being impoverished as Covid-19 restrictions wiped out more than a decade’s worth of economic gains.

3 years ago·Russian Federation

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