How much income is considered poor in the USA?

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Rich and poor gap wider, credit to Elisabeth Mutschlechner

          Per capita income is measured by dividing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by total population for specific period in a country. The period should be yearly. USA per capita income is considered higher in the world.
          Based on International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported in 2018, USA ranked 9th in the world in term of nominal GDP per capita. Top 10 countries with average income in US$ are following:
1. Luxembourg (US$ 120 thousands)
2. Switzerland (US$ 87 thousands)
3. Iceland (US$ 85 thousands)
4. Macao SAR (US$ 84 thousands)
5. Norway (US$ 83 thousands)
6. Ireland (US$ 81 thousands)
7. Qatar (US$ 66 thousands)
8. Denmark (US$ 64 thousands)
9. USA (US$ 62 thousands)
10. Singapore (US$ 61 thousands)

          Now, back to the question: How much income is considered poor in the USA? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determine poverty line for two categories in 2019, they are individual and household.
          Person be included as poor if his or her income below US$ 12,490 per year, and US$ 25,750 of annual income for household of four (mom, dad and two children) is considered under poverty line.
          Since cost of living is varies between one state to another state, then each state has own poverty line. The state of Alaska poverty line for individual is US$ 15,600 and US$ 14,380 for Hawaii. In term of household, New York has poverty line of US$ 29,016 for household of four, higher than national average. Mississippi has lower poverty line for household of four which is US$ 21,686.

How much annual income to be considered poor in your country or state?

47 comments:

  1. Very interesting, I don't know about my country, Spain.. But it's much lower than in the USA for sure.
    I'm following you too :)
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      Based on International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported in 2018, USA ranked 9th in the world in term of nominal GDP per capita. Top 10 countries with average income in US$ are following:

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  2. You have a very interesting blog. Thank you for visiting.

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      Per capita income is measured by dividing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by total population for specific period in a country

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      1. Luxembourg (US$ 120 thousands)
      2. Switzerland (US$ 87 thousands)
      3. Iceland (US$ 85 thousands)
      4. Macao SAR (US$ 84 thousands)
      5. Norway (US$ 83 thousands)
      6. Ireland (US$ 81 thousands)
      7. Qatar (US$ 66 thousands)
      8. Denmark (US$ 64 thousands)
      9. USA (US$ 62 thousands)
      10. Singapore (US$ 61 thousands

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      The period should be yearly.

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      Now, back to the question: How much income is considered poor in the USA? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determine poverty line for two categories in 2019, they are individual and household.

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  4. This is so interesting. I suppose it depends on the standard of living expected?

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      USA per capita income is considered higher in the world.

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      Person be included as poor if his or her income below US$ 12,490 per year, and US$ 25,750 of annual income for household of four (mom, dad and two children) is considered under poverty line.

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      Based on International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported in 2018, USA ranked 9th in the world in term of nominal GDP per capita.

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      Since cost of living is varies between one state to another state, then each state has own poverty line. The state of Alaska poverty line for individual is US$ 15,600 and US$ 14,380 for Hawaii. In term of household, New York has poverty line of US$ 29,016 for household of four, higher than national average. Mississippi has lower poverty line for household of four which is US$ 21,686.

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  6. An interesting read. With the Brexit shambles that is laughable, there's going to be plenty more poorer people here in the UK.

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      How much annual income to be considered poor in your country or state?

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  7. We in the UK will be better of morally and financially when we leave the corrupt EU Socialist superstate.

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      1. Luxembourg (US$ 120 thousands)

      2. Switzerland (US$ 87 thousands)

      3. Iceland (US$ 85 thousands)

      4. Macao SAR (US$ 84 thousands)

      5. Norway (US$ 83 thousands)

      6. Ireland (US$ 81 thousands)

      7. Qatar (US$ 66 thousands)

      8. Denmark (US$ 64 thousands)

      9. USA (US$ 62 thousands)

      10. Singapore (US$ 61 thousands)

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      Rich and poor gap wider, credit to Elisabeth Mutschlechner

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  8. I'm not sure. As long as I can buy beer, I suppose I'm all right.
    I have simple needs.

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      Per capita income is measured by dividing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by total population for specific period in a country. The period should be yearly. USA per capita income is considered higher in the world.

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      Based on International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported in 2018, USA ranked 9th in the world in term of nominal GDP per capita. Top 10 countries with average income in US$ are following:

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  10. Interesting to see the figures for what is considered poor in the United States.

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      Person be included as poor if his or her income below US$ 12,490 per year, and US$ 25,750 of annual income for household of four (mom, dad and two children) is considered under poverty line.

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  11. Nice info mas. Indonesia pastinya jauh dari itu hehehe

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    1. kita mencapai angkanya...yang lain terus meningkat

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      Since cost of living is varies between one state to another state, then each state has own poverty line.

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  12. in the USA everything continues to go up in price, food has increased 25 percent since 1995; just read in paper that electric fee (which is not based on electric use) in my area will go up $40 per month; car and house insurance up; all a poor person can do is barely cover necessities nowadays, I don't think the poverty rate has increased commensurate with expenses.

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    1. thank you for additional info. I agree with you.

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      The state of Alaska poverty line for individual is US$ 15,600 and US$ 14,380 for Hawaii.

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  13. Poor in USA become rich when compare to Indonesia

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    1. yes, you are....

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      In term of household, New York has poverty line of US$ 29,016 for household of four, higher than national average

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  14. In Canada we call it the low-income measure, or LIM. It runs around $25,500 for a single person. It's difficult to compare it to other countries, though, what with the difference in the dollar, and the cost of living in cities vs. rural living. Our minimum wage is $14 in Ontario.

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    1. thank you for additional useful info...

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      Mississippi has lower poverty line for household of four which is US$ 21,686.

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  15. Our minimum wage is $2.78 and our dollar is half of USD. So you can imagine what is our life compared.

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    1. thank you for useful info...

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  16. It drives me crazy when people can't feel empathy for those in poverty.

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  17. great post...
    have a nice day...
    Dilek...

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