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Income Gains and Poverty Drop in 2025 Threatened by Safety Net Cuts

Census data shows family income rose 2.6% to $87,460 in 2025 while poverty fell to 10.2%. Analysts warn safety net cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could erase these gains and increase uninsured rates.