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POVERTY THRESHOLDS
The 2010 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
and the District of Columbia 1
Persons in
family
100% of Poverty 150% of Poverty 200% of Poverty 250% of Poverty
1 $10,830 $16,245 $21,660 $27,075
2 $14,570 $21,855 $29,140 $36,425
3 $18,310 $27,465 $36,620 $45,775
4 $22,050 $33,075 $44,100 $55,125
5 $25,790 $38,685 $51,580 $64,475
6 $29,530 $44,295 $59,060 $73,825
7 $33,270 $49,905 $66,540 $83,175
8 $37,010 $55,515 $74,020 $92,525
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person
Poverty Status: Families and persons are classifi ed as below poverty if their total family income
or unrelated individual income was less than the poverty threshold specifi ed for the applicable
family size.
SOURCE:
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010
page 68 The Coordinating Council (TCC) of Calhoun County - Community Report Card 2010-11