EconomicUnited States·31 Oct 2026
Philadelphia Reports 20.4% Poverty Rate, Highest Among Major U.S. Cities
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According to newly released U.S. Census Bureau data, Philadelphia's poverty rate rose to 20.4% in 2025, returning the city to the position of the poorest major U.S. city ahead of Houston and New York City at 17.7%. This marks the city's first poverty increase since 2011, during which time the median household income reached $67,400. Mayor Cherelle Parker…
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