Lowest poverty rate, US cities
US cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2024 ACS). Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey leads at 0.0%. 6,823 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New Jersey carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Highest poverty rate, US cities →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest poverty rate?
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey ranks #1 with 0.0% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by poverty rate?
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey, Justin, Texas, Neshanic Station, New Jersey, Harrisburg, South Dakota, Todd Creek, Colorado.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,823 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is poverty rate measured?
Share of people with income below the federal poverty line. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).