Public Benefits

2002 Poverty Guidelines

The 2002 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and 
the District of Columbia are as follows:

Number of Annual Persons Income

1.......................................................... $8,860

2.......................................................... 11,940

3.......................................................... 15,020

4.......................................................... 18,100

5.......................................................... 21,180

6.......................................................... 24,260

7.......................................................... 27,340

8.......................................................... 30,420

For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,080 for each additional member.

67 Fed. Reg. 6931 (Feb. 14, 2001)
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/frcont02.html

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