2009/2010 HHS Poverty Guidelines

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For all states (except Alaska and Hawaii) and for the District of Columbia

Size of family unit	100 Percent of Poverty	110 Percent of Poverty	150 Percent of Poverty	225 Percent of Poverty
1	$10,830	$11,913	$16,245	$24,368
2	$14,570	$16,027	$21,855	$32,783
3	$18,310	$20,141	$27,465	$41,198
4	$22,050	$24,255	$33,075	$49,613
5	$25,790	$28,369	$38,685	$58,028
6	$29,530	$32,483	$44,295	$66,443
7	$33,270	$36,597	$49,905	$74,858
8	$37,010	$40,711	$55,515	$83,273

For family units with more than 8 members, add $8,415 for each additional person at 225 percent of poverty.

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

Page Last Updated: September 24, 2009