Nearly Half of Those in Poverty are in Deep Poverty
Over 11 percent of the population lives in poverty, and nearly half of those in poverty live in deep poverty.
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Over 11 percent of the population lives in poverty, and nearly half of those in poverty live in deep poverty.
Poverty levels among children remain much higher than poverty levels for those 65 and older.
“This seven-year low in our fiscal confidence index is a clear sign that voters are concerned about our nation’s fiscal sustainability, and Congress should keep this in mind as they shape major budget legislation,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/11/fci-press-release
The Federal Reserve owns nearly one-third of domestically held debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0312_domestic_debt_holders
“This record level of voter concern about our national debt reinforces the urgent need for fiscal responsibility and should encourage lawmakers to fulfill their promise to fully fund new programs,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/10/fci-press-release
Income growth since 1979 is larger for high-income earners, even when including transfers and taxes.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0059_income-growth-disparity
Between 1979 and 2016, income increased more quickly for high-income earners.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0060_income-disparity-before-transfers-taxes
The population of the United States is aging rapidly. Soon we will be a nation of Floridas.