As poverty drops across NYC, these boroughs' rates remain above national average, new data shows

Across the United States, about 12.4% of Americans lived in poverty over the past five years, according to the recent ACS 5-year Estimates, indicating a notable drop in the national poverty rate.

In New York City, the Bronx continues to have alarming poverty levels with 26.9% of residents living in poverty, which is more than double the national average, underscoring ongoing socioeconomic challenges.

Brooklyn's poverty rate has improved, lowering from 21.2% to 18.9%, but despite this reduction, significant portions of its population continue to experience hardship.

Manhattan's poverty rate decreased from 16.6% to 15.8%, illustrating a gradual but positive trend in reducing poverty even in more affluent urban settings.

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