Low Poverty Index
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About this dataset
The Low Poverty Index captures the depth and intensity of poverty in a given neighborhood. The index is based on the poverty rate which is determined at the census tract level. LOW POVERTY INDEX Summary The low poverty index captures poverty in a given neighborhood. The index is based on the poverty rate (pv). The mean and standard error are estimated over the national distribution. The poverty rate is determined at the census tract level. Interpretation Values are inverted and percentile ranked nationally. The resulting values range from 0 to 100. The higher the score, the less exposure to poverty in a neighborhood. Data Source: American Community Survey, 2011-2015. Related AFFH-T Local Government, PHA and State Tables/Maps: Table 12; Map 12. School Proficiency Index. To learn more about the Low Poverty Index visit: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/affh; https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/documents/AFFH-T-Data-Documentation-AFFHT0006-July-2020.pdf, for questions about the spatial attribution of this dataset, please reach out to us at GISHelpdesk@hud.gov. Date of Coverage: 07/2020