Lowest poverty rate, US cities · 2000
US cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2023 ACS). Vineyard, Utah leads at 0.0%. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Utah carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest poverty rate?
Vineyard, Utah ranks #1 with 0.0% (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by poverty rate?
Vineyard, Utah, Pingree Grove, Illinois, St. James, North Carolina, Short Pump, Virginia, McCordsville, Indiana.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).