Lowest poverty rate, US cities · 2020
US cities with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2020 ACS). Orangetree, Florida leads at 0.0%. 6,809 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Maryland carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Highest poverty rate, US cities →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest poverty rate?
Orangetree, Florida ranks #1 with 0.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by poverty rate?
Orangetree, Florida, Briar Chapel, North Carolina, Santa Rita Ranch, Texas, California Polytechnic State University, California, Argyle, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,809 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is poverty rate measured?
Share of people with income below the federal poverty line. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.