RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,641
Lowest poverty rate, US cities · 2010
US cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2010 ACS). Balm, Florida leads at 0.0%. 6,641 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Virginia carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 2000
USUnited States308,745,53813.8%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest poverty rate?
Balm, Florida ranks #1 with 0.0% (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by poverty rate?
Balm, Florida, Josephine, Texas, Blackwells Mills, New Jersey, West Point, New York, Travis Ranch, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,641 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is poverty rate measured?
Share of people with income below the federal poverty line. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.