Despite economy, poverty has grown in America (Pew Research)

[Blaine Sweeter]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

It is good for more than a small percentage, but there are always those that are left behind.

I find this to be more of a problem...

A Recovery Squandered - U.S. Competitiveness - Harvard Business School

 

[TNHarley]

The OP says poverty decreased and the title says it increased.
What a stupid thread.

 

[JGalt]

Mehh. It would have been much worse under Hillary.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

Are transfer payments included in the calculations of poverty?
If we increased welfare spending by 100%, would that drop the calculated poverty rate?

In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.​

Are illegal aliens included in these calculations?
If we deported 20 million illegal aliens, would the calculated poverty rate drop?​

 

[gtopa1]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

"While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, "

So the rate is DOWN and the trend is down......thank you President Trump.

Greg

 

[okfine]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

That $26K figure sounds low to me. More like $32K.

 

[Dragonlady]

The OP says poverty decreased and the title says it increased.
What a stupid thread.

Of course if you had read the actual link you would understand that both are correct - overall poverty has decreased. This decreased occurred because some areas of the country are doing better, but others are doing much worse. Overall, this percentage of people living in poverty averages out on the lower side, but only in selected areas of the country. Other areas of the country are showing INCREASES in poverty related to systemic foundational problems which are not being addressed in those areas.

 

[OldLady]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

It is good for more than a small percentage, but there are always those that are left behind.

I find this to be more of a problem...

A Recovery Squandered - U.S. Competitiveness - Harvard Business School

30% is a LOT though. That's not just a few being "left behind."
It's complex, but no one cares much about rural populations because they don't translate into a lot of votes. When you get up to 30% though, I should think that could be significant.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

The OP says poverty decreased and the title says it increased.
What a stupid thread.

Of course if you had read the actual link you would understand that both are correct - overall poverty has decreased. This decreased occurred because some areas of the country are doing better, but others are doing much worse. Overall, this percentage of people living in poverty averages out on the lower side, but only in selected areas of the country. Other areas of the country are showing INCREASES in poverty related to systemic foundational problems which are not being addressed in those areas.

This decreased occurred because some areas of the country are doing better, but others are doing much worse.

Where did the source say "much worse"?

 

[gtopa1]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

It is good for more than a small percentage, but there are always those that are left behind.

I find this to be more of a problem...

A Recovery Squandered - U.S. Competitiveness - Harvard Business School

Agreed. I notice that Productivity increased after theGreat Recession but then stalled; why was that?

Nearly back to "Average"..

US productivity rose a modest 1.9% in the fourth quarter

Yes; still a LOT of work to do.

Greg

 

[Anathema]

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

Sone people just can’t be helped. They’re doomed to endure the consequences of their choices in life.

 

[TNHarley]

The OP says poverty decreased and the title says it increased.
What a stupid thread.

Of course if you had read the actual link you would understand that both are correct - overall poverty has decreased. This decreased occurred because some areas of the country are doing better, but others are doing much worse. Overall, this percentage of people living in poverty averages out on the lower side, but only in selected areas of the country. Other areas of the country are showing INCREASES in poverty related to systemic foundational problems which are not being addressed in those areas.

No. The title is incorrect. Should be reworded.
Around here we speak English, MS. Magoo

 

[JGalt]

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

Sone people just can’t be helped. They’re doomed to endure the consequences of their choices in life.

...and, they'll continue voting for Democrats.

 

[boedicca]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

 

[initforme]

25 grand is poverty? Uhhh it's more like 40 grand nowadays. Family of four on 25 grand? Not even on 40 grand could it in reality be done.

 

[JGalt]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

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True that. Why complain about those in poverty when they vote for Democrats anyway? You'd think Blaine would be ecstatic about that.

 

[Blaine Sweeter]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

"While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, "

So the rate is DOWN and the trend is down......thank you President Trump.

Greg

It's skewed by geography, moron. Read past the 2nd paragraph.
Rural and Southern states, you know, the morons who voted for Trump, are sucking big time.

 

[JGalt]

According to Pew Research, poverty is growing.

Poverty Grew in One-Third of Counties Despite Strong National Economy

""""The poverty rate grew in 30% of counties between 2016 and 2018, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Census Bureau county estimates released this month. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in households earning less than the poverty threshold, currently $25,750 for a family of four.

While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, states varied widely. In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the poverty rate grew in only one county, compared with 83 in Texas.

The counties with the biggest jumps in poverty ranged across the political and demographic spectrum: from 97% white and solidly Republican-voting Carter County in Kentucky to black-majority, Democratic Bullock County in Alabama.

Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. Those areas generally had residents who lacked job training and skills and industries that suffered downturns......"

This underscores what many of the Dem candidates are saying, especially Warren: that the economy is very good for a small percentage of the country.

"While the overall poverty rate dropped between 2016 and 2018, from 13% to 12%, "

So the rate is DOWN and the trend is down......thank you President Trump.

Greg

It's skewed by geography, moron. Read past the 2nd paragraph.
Rural and Southern states, you know, the morons who voted for Trump, are sucking big time.

What makes you think everyone in rural and southern states voted for Trump? There are plenty of Democrats out here in the country.

 

[gtopa1]

The OP says poverty decreased and the title says it increased.
What a stupid thread.

Of course if you had read the actual link you would understand that both are correct - overall poverty has decreased. This decreased occurred because some areas of the country are doing better, but others are doing much worse. Overall, this percentage of people living in poverty averages out on the lower side, but only in selected areas of the country. Other areas of the country are showing INCREASES in poverty related to systemic foundational problems which are not being addressed in those areas.

That can't be; if the rate is DOWN then it needs to be that many areas are doing better though SOME are doing a bit worse. But true; there is a need to decrease poverty rates further.

Greg