Proposed Federal Cuts Could Push Over 43,000 More Maryland Children Into Poverty

Maryland's Starting Point

Current Child Poverty Rate
11.3%
Children Currently in Poverty
149,906

Federal non-military discretionary funding supports vital programs for Maryland families. Cuts could reverse progress and increase hardship.

Key programs include: WIC Head Start Housing Assistance

See the Potential Impact of a 23% Cut

Projected Poverty Rate
11.3%
Total Children in Poverty
149,906
Additional Children in Poverty
+0

Visualizing the Impact

Each icon represents 1,000 children. Red icons show the projected increase.

The Bottom Line: Impact of a Full 23% Cut

Projected Rate
14.5%
Total Children in Poverty
192,918
Increase
+43,012

That's enough children to fill approximately 83 average Maryland elementary schools.

Historical Context: Maryland Child Poverty Rate

Source data includes years with available data points between 1989 and 2023. Here's what the last 15 years looks like: