Americans' incomes rose and poverty fell in 2025, Census Bureau says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-incomes-rose-and-poverty-fell-in-2025-census-bureau-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Household Income Hits Record $87,460 as Poverty Rate Drops to All-Time Lowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-incomes-rose-and-poverty-fell-in-2025-census-bureau-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/americans-incomes-rose-and-poverty-fell-in-2025-census-bureau-says#u73941Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:46:46 +0000Median US household income reached a record $87,460 in 2025, surpassing previous highs from both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Census Bureau data. While the national poverty rate fell to its lowest level on record, gains were uneven. Higher-income households saw increases and women gained ground, but the lowest-income group showed no statistically significant gain. Despite these record figures, many Americans continue to struggle with inflation and general affordability challenges.Why it mattersThese milestones indicate overall economic growth but highlight a widening ga