Poverty in the US

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Poverty in the United States

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This research and resource guide offers a starting place to learn about poverty in the U.S.  Note: We will continue to add content to this guide. 

vdecorative - a person experiencing homelessness sitting with a sign, talking to a passerby

Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

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Measuring Poverty

This guide was last updated in October 2025. Please contact Holman Library with questions or comments about this guide.

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Donna Beegle on Poverty in the US

Source: "A Conversation with Dr. Donna Beegle" by PBS, Creative Commons Licensing for educational use