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Number of families with a single mother as head of household in the United States who live below the poverty level from 1990 to 2024 (in 1,000s)

Number of single mother families living below poverty line in the U.S. 1990-2024

Last update: Nov 13, 2025

Region: United States of America

Statista Research Department

Survey time period: 1990 to 2024

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