the poverty line

noun

: the level of income that makes it possible for a person to pay for basic food, clothing, and shelter

families living below/at the poverty line

Examples of the poverty line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Studies suggest that half of the Rocafonda’s population lives under the poverty line. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The state legislature partially replaced those subsidies, contributing $80 per month for people earning less than four times the poverty line, with an additional $29 for their dependents. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 July 2026

That, when combined with around $25,000 per year in average Social Security income, means that many retirees are just a hair above the poverty line. — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Impacts in Independence Both the Independence and Fort Osage school districts have shared financial concerns in the past and serve large proportions of students living at or below the poverty line. — Ilana Arougheti june 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

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