Poverty

Poverty Rises Sharply in PA and the Nation

September 27, 2011

As the recession took its toll last year, more Pennsylvanians and Americans fell into poverty, saw their incomes decline and joined the ranks of the uninsured, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Tables: Pa. Metro and County Data on Poverty and Uninsured Rates

September 26, 2011

Poverty has risen sharply in most regions of Pennsylvania, highlighting the widespread impact of the recession. PBPC has created tables showing poverty and uninsured rates in Pennsylvania's major metro areas and larger counties.

Local Census Data: Poverty Rises Sharply in Most Parts of Pennsylvania

September 22, 2011

Poverty has risen sharply in most regions of Pennsylvania, highlighting the widespread impact of the recession and the need for policymakers to protect struggling families and invest in building a stronger economy.

Census Data: For Record Number of Americans, Recession Is Far From Over

September 13, 2011

As the recession took its toll last year, more Americans fell into poverty, saw their incomes decline and joined the ranks of the uninsured, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, the poverty rate increased to 15.1%, the highest level since 1993.

Public Welfare Funding in Final 2011-12 Budget

July 14, 2011

The 2011-12 budget makes big reductions to Department of Public Welfare (DPW) programs, including welfare-to-work, health care and human services.

Public Welfare Funding in Governor Corbett's Proposed 2011-12 Budget

March 9, 2011

Total state funding for the Department of Public Welfare (DPW), which administrates most of the health care programs in the state, is increased in the budget proposed by Governor Tom Corbett for the 2011-12 Fiscal Year. Total DPW funding is $11.2 billion.

The Recession’s Broad Impact on Pennsylvania Communities

October 5, 2010

Poverty rates remained essentially unchanged in Pennsylvania from 2008 to 2009, but some parts of the state saw a jump, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. The new report also offers a snapshot of health insurance rates in communities across the state.

Census Reports Significant Increase in National Poverty, Uninsured Rate

September 17, 2010

Pennsylvania experienced a small increase in poverty and a large decline in health insurance coverage. This report is the first to include a full year of data during the Great Recession.