People whose incomes are above the poverty threshold but below 125 percent of that threshold are the __________.

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People whose incomes are above the poverty threshold but below 125 percent of that threshold are classified as the "near poor." The working poor generally refers to those who are employed but still living below the poverty line, while "new poor" and "old poor" are not commonly recognized classifications.

People Whose Incomes Are Above the Poverty Threshold but Below