RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,135
Lowest poverty rate, US counties · 2020
US counties with the lowest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2020 ACS). Loving County, Texas leads at 0.0%. 3,135 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOVERTY RATEVS 2000
USUnited States331,449,28112.8%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest poverty rate?
Loving County, Texas ranks #1 with 0.0% (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by poverty rate?
Loving County, Texas, Kalawao County, Hawaii, Morgan County, Utah, Falls Church, Virginia, Kenedy County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,135 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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.