The Effect of Childhood Poverty on Adult Wages

Childhood poverty is associated with reduced adult earnings. How big is this reduction among Minnesota high school graduates? Which barriers, if not addressed, can perpetuate intergenerational poverty? And which educational paths in K-12 are most effective at boosting the earnings of low-income students and mitigating socio-economic inequalities?

This tool answers these questions by following 210,923 Minnesota high school graduates in the labor market from age 18 to 29. For guidance on using and interpreting the tool, see this article by Alessia Leibert.