RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,058
Lowest poverty rate, US cities · 1990
US cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (1990 ACS). Vineyard, Utah leads at 0.0%. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest poverty rate?
Vineyard, Utah ranks #1 with 0.0% (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by poverty rate?
Vineyard, Utah, Oswego, Illinois, Western Springs, Illinois, St. John, Indiana, Newtown Grant, Pennsylvania.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is poverty rate measured?
Share of people with income below the federal poverty line. Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.