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Decade of US State Poverty Data
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Poverty estimates across the United States are detailed within this data product for each year from 2011 to 2021. It offers an opportunity to analyse differences and observe tendencies in poverty levels for every state, providing valuable insights into socio-economic conditions.
Columns
- Year: Indicates the specific year for which poverty data is recorded. Values range from 2011 to 2021.
- ID: A unique identifier for each state. Values typically fall between 0 and 56,000.
- Name: The textual name of the US state. There are 52 distinct state names included.
- Poverty Universe: Represents the sample size or total population considered for poverty estimation in a given state and year. Figures vary widely, from approximately 554,000 to 324 million.
- Number in Poverty: The actual count of individuals identified as living in poverty out of the specified sample for a particular state and year. Counts range from about 52,400 to 48.8 million.
- 90% Confidence Interval (CL): A statistical range representing the 90% confidence interval for the 'Number in Poverty'. This column contains unique interval values for each record.
- Percent in Poverty: The percentage of the population identified as being in poverty for a specific state and year. Percentages range from 7% to 23.9%.
- 90% Confidence Interval (CL): A statistical range representing the 90% confidence interval for the 'Percent in Poverty'.
Distribution
The data is provided in a CSV format, specifically 'poverty.csv', and has a file size of 51.75 kB. It consists of 8 columns and contains 572 records in total. All columns exhibit 100% validity, with no mismatched or missing values.
Usage
This data product is well-suited for:
- Conducting socio-economic research on poverty trends in the United States.
- Analysing state-level disparities in poverty rates over a decade.
- Supporting policy formulation and evaluation related to poverty alleviation programmes.
- Visualising geographical and temporal patterns of poverty.
- Educational purposes, allowing students to explore real-world demographic data.
Coverage
The data covers all US states and spans the time period from 2011 to 2021, with annual data available for each state. It provides demographic scope by detailing the 'Poverty Universe' and 'Number in Poverty' for various state populations.
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Social Scientists and Researchers: To study poverty dynamics, regional variations, and the impact of various factors on economic hardship.
- Policy Makers and Government Analysts: For informing public policy, resource allocation, and evaluating the effectiveness of state or federal initiatives.
- Journalists and Media Professionals: For reporting on socio-economic issues and creating data-driven narratives about poverty in America.
- Students and Academics: As a practical resource for statistical analysis, thesis projects, and understanding real-world data challenges.
- Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs): To identify areas of greatest need and strategise intervention efforts.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US State Poverty Data 2011-2021
- American State Poverty Metrics
- United States Regional Poverty Statistics
- Annual US Poverty Estimates by State
- Decade of US State Poverty Data
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Original Data Source: Decade of US State Poverty Data
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