Poverty: Families in Poverty in Tulsa County
- Source:
- Census - American Community Survey - S1702 Poverty Status of Families
- Update Period:
- Annually
- Created:
- Jul. 31, 2023
- Last Updated:
- Jan. 01, 2023
- Categories:
- Poverty
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About
This metric displays the number of families earning below the self-sufficiency wages. We define self-sufficiency as at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. Values are calculated by the Census.
Initiatives
Targeting Change
Restore Hope Ministries
Every day, one in five children in Tulsa County is undernourished. Hunger impacts every aspect of a person - body, mind, and soul. Restore Hope is committed to reducing hunger in our community. During FY 2022-2023 Restore Hope distributed 232,922 pounds of food to 814 families.
Restore Hope Ministries
Restore Hope has been helping families prevent homelessness for over 30 years, with success rates over 99%. In 2022-2023, Restore Hope helped 1,219 families with $3,801,904 in rent assistance.