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Statistics on children, youth and families in Pennsylvania from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children
Poverty - Estimated percent of population (age 5 to 17) under 100% poverty in Pennsylvania
Poverty - Estimated percent of population (age 5 to 17) under 100% poverty
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Note: Non-consecutive years appear adjacent in the trend line
because one or more years have been deselected.
because one or more years have been deselected.
Why This Indicator Matters
Children in poverty can face insurmountable barriers to success. They are more likely to suffer abuse or neglect. Their school performance is hampered by the greater likelihood of learning disabilities, repeating grades, and dropping out. They are more likely to become teen parents and to abuse drugs and alcohol. Neighborhood concentration of poverty can expose children to crime, violence, lead poisoning and other health hazards. Children may have less access to beneficial activities that offer recreation, learning, and socialization.
SAIPE estimates are based on American Community Survey data, population estimates and administrative records. They are more precise than the 5-year American Community Survey estimates, especially for areas with small population size.
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SAIPE estimates are based on American Community Survey data, population estimates and administrative records. They are more precise than the 5-year American Community Survey estimates, especially for areas with small population size.
Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
The estimated number of children ages 0-17 who are under 100% of poverty using SAIPE (Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates).
Data Source
U.S. Bureau of the Census, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (SAIPE)
Notes
Updated December 2022.
Last Updated
December 2022