RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 661
Highest poverty rate, California cities
California cities with the highest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2023 ACS). This list covers the 661 cities in California that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES