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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: The official poverty rate in the U.S. hit an all-time historical low in 2025.
Rating: MOSTLY TRUE
Explanation: Census Bureau data show the 2025 official poverty rate was the lowest since that measure began in 1959. However, the separate supplemental poverty measure, which accounts for government benefits and certain living expenses, was not at a record low in 2025.
Date: 09/30/2026
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Last Updated on September 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check