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Number and percentage of New Jersey children living in families earning below the federal poverty level.

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US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates Table B17001.

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Data updated 12/17/2024.

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December 2024

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Number and percentage of New Jersey children living in families earning below the federal poverty level.

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US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates Table B17001.

Notes

Data updated 12/17/2024.

Last Updated

December 2024

Advocates for Children of New Jersey

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Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is the trusted, independent voice putting children’s needs first for 40 years. Our work results in better laws and policies, more effective funding and stronger services for children and families. And it means that more children are given the chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated.

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Advocates for Children of New Jersey
35 Halsey St.
Newark, NJ 07102

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Alena Siddiqui
Kids Count Coordinator
973.643.3876
[email protected]
www.acnj.org

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