RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,299
Lowest poverty rate, US cities · 2000
US cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2000 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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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 1990
USUnited States281,421,90612.4%–
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% (2000 Decennial Census).
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 Decennial Census data.
How is poverty rate measured?
Share of people with income below the federal poverty line. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.