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

Just over 1 in 10 Americans lived below the poverty line in 2025, the Census Bureau found, a half-percentage-point drop since 2024. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

However, some people between 100% and 400% of the poverty line are also eligible, the official said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Some 40% of its population — which is shrinking — sits below the poverty line. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

According to census data, nearly one in four people in the district live below the poverty line. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

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