Posted on September 17, 2015 by Maggie O'Neill in New York Observer New York Observer, By Maggie O'Neill According to data released by the Census Bureau‘s American Community Survey on Wednesday, zero progress had been made to lower the city’s poverty rate since 2014. The annual survey, which takes a close look at demographics, housing statistics and both the economic and social statuses of Americans, revealed that the city’s poverty rate remains at 20.9 percent. The numbers echo findings from a report by the Community Service Society, published in June of this year, called “Stuck,” which revealed that out of 10 New York City residents, almost six described their feelings of being “stuck” economically. In addition, the New York City Coalition Against Hunger reports that one out of every five New York City residents earns $19,790 a year or less to support a family of three people.
