How hard is it to understand the concept of the artificial poverty line?
The 2024 federal poverty guidelines in the United States are established by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and vary based on the size of the household. For the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, the poverty guidelines are as follows:
- 1 person: $14,580
- 2 people: $19,720
- 3 people: $24,860
- 4 people: $30,000
- 5 people: $35,140
- 6 people: $40,280
- 7 people: $45,420
- 8 people: $50,560