Locations
New Hampshire
Statistics on children, youth and families in New Hampshire from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and New Futures
Why This Indicator Matters
Given what we know about the long-term consequences associated with growing up poor, including slower or impaired brain development, lower educational attainment, increased likelihood of teen birth and arrest, reduced labor force attachment, and worse health1, poverty is a critical indicator of how youth are faring over time.
1 Hair, Nicole L., Jamie L. Hanson, Barbara L. Wolfe, and Seth D. Pollak. 2015. “Association of Child Poverty, Brain Development, and Academic Achievement.” JAMA Pediatrics 169(9): 822–829.
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1 Hair, Nicole L., Jamie L. Hanson, Barbara L. Wolfe, and Seth D. Pollak. 2015. “Association of Child Poverty, Brain Development, and Academic Achievement.” JAMA Pediatrics 169(9): 822–829.
Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Poverty is calculated by total family income to an annually adjusted threshold based on number of adults and children in the family. Therefore, all family members have the same poverty status.
This indicator includes children under 18.
This indicator includes children under 18.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2015-2021, Table S1701
Notes
Data updated January 2023.
N.A. – Data not available.
N.A. – Data not available.
Last Updated
January 2023