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Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 — but safety net cuts could erase gains
NPR News·September 15, 2026·1 min read
Census Bureau data shows average family income rose in 2025, while the official poverty rate declined from the prior year. Health care coverage remained little changed from 2024. However, potential safety net cuts could erase these gains, the report notes.
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