“The financial well-being of Americans held relatively steady last year, even as the cost of living continued to climb.

The poverty rate was 13.1 percent in 2025, the same as in 2024, according to data released on Tuesday by the Census Bureau. Poverty for children and people over age 65 did not change, while poverty among those without a high school degree rose. The share of Americans without health insurance stayed level.

Median household income improved last year to $87,460, the highest level on record, adjusted for inflation.”

From New York Times.