Gender and poverty in the United States: Evidence from the Survey of Consumer Finances

Patti J Fisher

PLOS ONE, 2026, vol. 21, issue 3, 1-9

Abstract: This study examines gender differences in poverty determinants among single-headed households in the United States using data from the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. Using logistic regression with decomposition methods, we analyzed 1,383 households (833 female-headed, 550 male-headed) to identify factors associated with living below the federal poverty threshold. Results reveal significant differences in poverty determinants between men and women. Working for an employer, self-employment, education level, and age were negatively associated with poverty, while fair health status and income uncertainty were positively associated with poverty risk. The decomposition analysis found a statistically significant coefficient effect (p

Date: 2026
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