• The Census Bureau's Current Population Survey seeks to provide a monthly snapshot of the United States' population, and the labor force in particular. The survey tracks a number of measures that could be considered indicators of income inequality or poverty.

• The Census Bureau also hosts this page of information about poverty.

• To compare income and other statistics among different geographic areas, use SimplyAnalytics to create a table or map. The variables available for comparison in SimplyMap include census data by income and employment. Data can be shown by state, county, city, census tract, or census block-group.
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• The Bureau of Labor Statistics' overview of pay and benefits features comparisons of income an employment by geographic area, occupation, demographics, and industry.

Federal Poverty Line:

• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues federal poverty guidelines each January.
• The Census Bureau issues annual poverty thresholds.
• Also see the ASPE's Frequently Asked Questions about the poverty guidelines.

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