Percentage of School-aged Children Living in Poverty by Year, New Mexico and U.S., 1995 to 2023
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Why Is This Important?
Research suggests that living in poverty during early childhood is associated with lower than average academic performance that begins in kindergarten(1) and extends through elementary and high school. Living in poverty during early childhood is associated with lower than average rates of school completion.(2)
Definition
The estimated percentage of children under age 5-17 living in households whose income is at or below the federal poverty level. Poverty status is determined by comparing household income to poverty thresholds (income cutoffs). Thresholds vary by family size and number of children under 18 in the household. For instance, the poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $32,150. For more information, see [https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines].
Data Notes
Percentages in poverty are from U.S. Census Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE). 95% confidence intervals were calculated from the SAIPE 90% confidence intervals. Statewide totals and percentages will differ between estimates made using U.S. Census SAIPE and ACS values, due to rounding differences and dissimilar methodologies.Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau, Data Integration Division, Small Area Estimates Branch, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE)(https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/saipe.html)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Estimated number of children under age 5-17 living in households whose income is at or below the federal poverty level. |
| Denominator: | The estimated number of children under age 5-17 in the population. |
Health Topic Pages Related to: Population Demographic Characteristics - Poverty Among School-aged Children (5-17)
Community Health Resources and Links
- Healthy People 2030 Website
- The Guide to Community Preventive Services
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
- County Health Rankings
- Kaiser Family Foundation's StateHealthFacts
Medical literature can be queried at the PubMed website.