Poverty Rate In New York City Falls To Historic Low In New Census
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The American Community Survey reveals that New York City's poverty rate dropped to 17.3% in 2018, the lowest since 2006. The child poverty rate also decreased significantly, and median household income grew by 13% from 2013 to 2018. Mayor Bill de Blasio credits the $15 minimum wage and pre-kindergarten services for these improvements. This marks the fourth consecutive year of poverty reduction in the largest US metropolitan areas.
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What was the percentage growth in median household income in New York City between 2013 and 2018?
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How many years has the percentage of people in poverty decreased in the three largest Metropolitan areas?
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