Poverty Facts and Statistics
- National Data
Read more about how more than 46 million Americans are living in poverty.Catholic Charities agencies annually provide services to more than 10 million individuals in need. Learn more. - Catholic Charities Agency Spotlight
Read our newest Snapshot Survey Report to find the most recent data on the work of our agencies and their current challenges.
Measuring Poverty
CCUSA believes that the current standard for measuring poverty and establishing eligibility criteria for poverty relief services is fundamentally flawed and outdated. CCUSA works with partners like Measure of America to encourage use of a broader set of indicators beyond income, which more holistically assess human well-being in the United States.
Click on a topic below to learn how Catholic Charities agencies are making an impact in that area:
