Poverty
Posted by 308u on May 15, 2008
In Oregon, “Who are the Poor?” from a 2000 report, “A Portrait of Poverty in Oregon“.
What is Poverty? 2008 Federal Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia
| Family Size | Gross Yearly Income | Gross Monthly Income | Approximate Hourly Income |
| 1 | $10,400 | $867 | $5.00 |
| 2 | $14,000 | $1,167 | $6.73 |
| 3 | $17,600 | $1,467 | $8.46 |
| 4 | $21,200 | $1,767 | $10.19 |
| 5 | $24,800 | $2,067 | $11.92 |
| 6 | $28,400 | $2,367 | $13.65 |
| 7 | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15.38 |
| 8 | $35,600 | $2,967 | $17.12 |
| Over 8 add per child | +$3,600 | +$300 | +$1.73 |
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Source: Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3971-3972. Monthly and hourly data calculated by OCPP and rounded to the nearest dollar and cent, respectively. The hourly rate is based on 40 hours of work per week for a full year (2080 hours). |
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