Table 20-11
Poverty Thresholds in 2011, by Size of Family and Number of Related Children Under 18 Years
[Dollars] Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey.
-Refer to Table 20-11. What is the poverty line for a 75-year-old individual?

Question

Table 20-11
Poverty Thresholds in 2011, by Size of Family and Number of Related Children Under 18 Years
[Dollars]  Source: U. S. Bureau of the Census, Current Population Survey.
-Refer to Table 20-11. What is the poverty line for a 75-year-old individual?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The poverty line for a 75-year-old individual is located in the row for a 2-person household, and since there are no related children under 18 years, we look at the poverty line for a 2-person household. The poverty threshold for a 2-person household is $14,218, so an individual within that household would be at the poverty line if they earned $10,788 or less.

Table 20-11 Poverty Thresholds in 2011, by Size of Family and Number