Free U.S. Top 10 States with the Lowest Poverty Rates (2018–2025) Charts
The chart illustrates the steady reduction in poverty rates across key U.S. states from 2018 to 2025, showcasing consistent economic improvement and social support structures. New Hampshire has the lowest poverty rate, starting at 7.6% in 2018 and dropping significantly to 6.9% in 2025, reflecting strong economic stability. Utah follows with a decrease from 8.9% to 8.2%, while Maryland moves from 9.4% to 8.7%, showing continuous improvement. New Jersey declines from 9.6% to 8.9%, and Hawaii from 10% to 9.3%, indicating moderate but steady progress. Minnesota drops from 10.2% to 9.5%, and Massachusetts from 10.3% to 9.6%. Meanwhile, Colorado, Virginia, and Vermont show parallel downward trends from 10.4–10.7% in 2018 to 9.7–10% in 2025, demonstrating uniform poverty reduction. These declines emphasize successful employment growth, targeted programs, and economic resilience in leading states.
| Year | New Hampshire | Utah | Maryland | New Jersey | Hawaii | Minnesota | Massachusetts | Colorado | Virginia | Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| 2019 | 7.4 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| 2020 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| 2021 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| 2022 | 7.2 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.3 |
| 2023 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.2 |
| 2024 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.1 |
| 2025 | 6.9 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 10.0 |
