POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES
In 2012, the official poverty rate was 15.0 percent. There were 46.5 million people in poverty.
Number in Poverty and Poverty Rate: 1959 to 2012
| Persons in family/household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,060 for each additional person. | |
| 1 | $11,670 |
| 2 | 15,730 |
| 3 | 19,790 |
| 4 | 23,850 |
| 5 | 27,910 |
| 6 | 31,970 |
| 7 | 36,030 |
| 8 | 40,090 |