More than 9 million children — about 13% — are living in poverty in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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The number of children in poverty rose by 979,000 from 2022 to 2023, Census Bureau data shows. The rise in child poverty comes as families still grapple with life without an enhanced child tax credit.

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New data shows 230,000 children in the state lack basic needs.