Life on the Poverty Line

Your Poverty Stat of the Day

2015 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES
AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in family/household	Poverty guideline
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,160 for each additional person.
1	$11,770
2	15,930
3	20,090
4	24,250
5	28,410
6	32,570
7	36,730
8	40,890

**2015 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR ALASKA**
Persons in family/household	Poverty guideline
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,200 for each additional person.
1	$14,720
2	19,920
3	25,120
4	30,320
5	35,520
6	40,720
7	45,920
8	51,120

2015 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR HAWAII
Persons in family/household	Poverty guideline
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,780 for each additional person.
1	$13,550
2	18,330
3	23,110
4	27,890
5	32,670
6	37,450
7	42,230
8	47,010