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Michigan Statistics

• Poverty continues to have an impact on Michigan families. For more information, scroll down to "Research" and "Reports."

• Adults and Children Living in Poverty (Michigan and United States) PDF icon

• Rising Michigan Poverty PDF icon

• How Public Assistance Helps Families in Poverty PDF icon

• The Intersection of Poverty and Sexual Violence PDF icon

• Food Assistance Trends PDF icon

• Children Enrolled in Medicaid PDF icon


National Statistics
The Center for American Progress estimates the cost of childhood poverty in the United States at $500 billion per year in lost productivity and earnings, increased health care costs and increased crime. Read the full report.

• Federal Poverty Thresholds PDF icon

• Adults and Children Living in Poverty (Michigan and United States) PDF icon

• Median Income by Family Size

• Frequently Asked Questions Related to Poverty Statistics

• Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates

• Percentage of People in Poverty by State (2004-2006)

• Child Poverty and Family Income


Research

• American Community Survey

• National Center for Children in Poverty

• University of Michigan National Poverty Center

• Center for Law and Social Policy

• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

• Michigan League for Human Services

• Michigan Community Action Agency Association

• Michigan Catholic Conference

• Spotlight on Poverty

• Center for American Progress


Reports

• Seizing the Moment: A Center for Law and Social Policy Report PDF icon

• Child Health Care System Performance: A State Scorecard

• The Changing Face of Poverty: A Michigan League of Human Services Report PDF icon

• Economic Security: A Michigan League of Human Services Report PDF icon

• Intersections of Poverty and Sexual Violence: A Report to the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board PDF icon

• Rooting Out Poverty: A Community Action Agency Association Report PDF icon

• Income Trends: A Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Report

• From Poverty to Prosperity: A National Strategy to Cut Poverty in Half


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