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2009/2010 HHS Poverty Guidelines

For All States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and for the District of Columbia

Size of family unit	100 Percent of Poverty	135 Percent of Poverty	150 Percent of Poverty
1	$10,830	$14,621	$16,245
2	$14,570	$19,670	$21,855
3	$18,310	$24,719	$27,465
4	$22,050	$29,768	$33,075
5	$25,790	$34,817	$38,685
6	$29,530	$39,866	$44,295
7	$33,270	$44,915	$49,905
8	$37,010	$49,964	$55,515

For family units with more than 8 members, add $5,049 for each additional member at 135 percent of poverty.

Note: For optional use in FFY 2009 and mandatory use in FFY 2010

Page last updated: October 21, 2011