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  2. Poverty thresholds (United States Census Bureau) - Wikipedia

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    For statistical purposes (e.g., counting the poor population), the United States Census Bureau uses a set of annual income levels, the poverty thresholds, slightly different from the federal poverty guidelines. As with the poverty guidelines, they represent a federal government estimate of the point below which a household of a given size has ...

  3. Measuring poverty - Wikipedia

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    When measured, poverty may be absolute or relative.Absolute poverty refers to a set standard which is consistent over time and between countries. An example of an absolute measurement would be the percentage of the population eating less food than is required to sustain the human body (approximately 2000–2500 calories per day).

  4. Multidimensional Poverty Index - Wikipedia

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    The depth of poverty is the average 'gap' (G) between the level of deprivation poor people experience and the poverty cut-off line. M1 = H x A x G. Adjusted Squared Poverty Gap (M2): This measure reflects the incidence, intensity, and depth of poverty, as well as inequality among the poor (captured by the squared gap, S). M2 = H x A x S.

  5. What Income Is Considered Poverty Level in Florida in 2023? - AOL

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    The U.S. Census Bureau measures poverty by comparing a household's pre-tax income to a set poverty threshold. This threshold is the amount of money needed to cover basic needs. While some states ...

  6. What Income Will Be Considered Poverty Level In 5 Years? - AOL

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    Guessing the future poverty line is like trying to hit a moving target. There are a lot of economic factors at play, like inflation, how much wages grow, what the government decides to do in ...

  7. Poverty in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The Department of Health and Human Services issues the poverty guidelines for administrative purposes—for instance, to determine whether a person or family is eligible for assistance through various federal programs. [40] Both the poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines are updated yearly. [41]

  8. Poverty threshold - Wikipedia

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    The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line, or breadline [1] is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. [2] The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for the average adult. [ 3 ]

  9. Poverty gap index - Wikipedia

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    For example, suppose a country has 10 million individuals, a poverty line of $500 per year, and a poverty gap index of 5%. Then an average increase of $25 per individual per year would eliminate extreme poverty. $25 is 5% of the poverty line. The total increase needed to eliminate poverty is US$250 million—$25 multiplied by 10 million ...