Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE)

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) provides annual modeled estimates of income and poverty for states, counties, and school districts. It combines data from the American Community Survey, administrative records, and population estimates to deliver consistent small-area indicators that traditional surveys cannot produce.

On a data platform, SAIPE integrates with demographic and education datasets to guide resource allocation and program design. Policymakers and nonprofits use it for targeting, performance measurement, and equity analysis. Its reliability and methodological transparency make SAIPE a key tool for understanding local income distribution and poverty dynamics.