Goal: Increase the proportion of people and families with financial resources to meet their basic needs.

Objectives:

• Increase the proportion of people living above the poverty level, measured by the official poverty rate.
• Reduce the proportion of people who are food insecure, measured by the Household Food Security Scale-6 (HFSS-6).
• Reduce the proportion of people who are unhoused or who live in inadequate housing, measured by the Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness and the American Housing Survey.
• Increase the proportion of people who have access to affordable and quality financial services, measured by the Financial Inclusion Index.

National Data for Objective: Increase the proportion of people living above the poverty level, measured by the official poverty rate.

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement

Baseline: 11.4% (2021)

Target: 10.0% by 2030

Numerator: Number of people living above the poverty level

Denominator: Total population

Target Setting Method: The target was set by subtracting 1.4 percentage points from the baseline poverty rate. This is a modest but achievable goal, given the progress that has been made in reducing poverty in recent years.

Target Setting Method Justification: The target setting method is based on the following assumptions:

• The economy will continue to grow at a modest pace.
• There will be no major economic shocks, such as a recession.
• Government policies will continue to support low-income families.

Summary:

Economic stability is a critical social determinant of health. People who live in poverty are more likely to experience poor health outcomes, such as chronic diseases, mental health problems, and premature death.

Healthy People 2030 has set a goal of increasing the proportion of people living above the poverty level to 10.0% by 2030. This goal is achievable, but it will require a sustained effort from all sectors of society, including government, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Conclusion:

Economic stability is essential for good health. When people have enough money to meet their basic needs, they are more likely to be healthy and well. Healthy People 2030 has set a goal of increasing the proportion of people living above the poverty level to 10.0% by 2030. This is an achievable goal, but it will require a sustained effort from all sectors of society.