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As you can see, the level changes with the number of household members. For a family of two, the poverty line is set at a household income of $15,730 per year. As of the last Census in 2010, 15.1% of the U.S. lives in poverty.
The 2016 U.S. Poverty Guidelines. The numbers adjust every year, but you can see the below chart below for 2016 U.S. federal poverty guideline for certain federal program eligibility. The 2017 U.S. Poverty Guidelines. And here are the 2017 federal poverty guidelines, which take effect on January 31, 2017: As you can see, the level changes with the number of household members. According to the Census, 13.5% of the U.S. lives in poverty.