States Where the Most Children Live in Poverty

Special Report

May 19, 2022 5:00 pm

Last Updated: May 31, 2022 11:57 am

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25. Illinois
> Child poverty rate: 16.2%
> Median family income, households with children: $83,907 (15th highest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 5.8% (17th highest)

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24. Pennsylvania
> Child poverty rate: 16.7%
> Median family income, households with children: $81,257 (19th highest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 5.7% (21st highest)

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23. California
> Child poverty rate: 16.8%
> Median family income, households with children: $84,790 (13th highest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 5.5% (25th highest)

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22. Delaware
> Child poverty rate: 17.2%
> Median family income, households with children: $79,268 (22nd highest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 5.5% (24th highest)

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21. Missouri
> Child poverty rate: 17.4%
> Median family income, households with children: $72,033 (20th lowest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 5.1% (23rd lowest)

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