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

The district also has the highest poverty rate in the city, with 42% of people living below the poverty line, according to the 2020 Census. —Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

Impose a fine on a family already living under the poverty line? —Louis Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026

Benefit cuts of this magnitude could increase the number of beneficiaries living in poverty by more than 50%, with more than 16 million Americans over age 65 potentially falling below the poverty line. —Martha Shedden, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026

In 2024, the United Way reported that more than 44% of Central Florida households, while living above the poverty line, struggled to cover all their basic expenses, from childcare to transportation. —Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026

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