Persons Below Poverty by Municipality
What does this measure?
This indicator provides a detailed breakdown of poverty levels in Orange County, New York. It measures the percentage of the population living below the poverty line, with a specific focus on different demographics, including all individuals, children under 18, and seniors aged 65 and older. The data is broken down by municipality and also includes trends for the entire county over time.
Summary Statement
Poverty rates vary significantly across different municipalities in Orange County. Notably, the Village of Kiryas Joel has the highest percentage of related children under the age of 18 in poverty, at 42.7%. The total percentage of all individuals in poverty in Kiryas Joel is also substantially higher than in most other municipalities, at 40.2%. Similarly, the Town of Palm Tree has a high poverty rate, with a total percentage of individuals in poverty at 40.2% and related children under 18 at 42.0%. In contrast, other municipalities, such as Greenville Town, have lower percentages, with the total poverty rate at only 3.5% and related children under the age of 18 at 0%.
Sources
https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST1Y2023.S1702?q=poverty&g=040XX00US36_050XX00US36071
NYS Kids' Well-being Indicators Clearinghouse
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