In short
U.S. poverty fell to 10.2% in 2025, while median household income reached $87,460.
The census counts 34.5 million people living in poverty, with child poverty at a record 13.4%.
Inflation has meanwhile risen to 3.4%, well above the 2.7% level from 2025.
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