2008 Poverty Guidelines

United States Department of Health and Human Services

2008 Poverty Guidelines

Based on Yearly Income*

Size of Family Unit	Poverty 100%	Poverty 125%	Poverty 150%	Poverty 200%	Poverty 250%
1	$10,400	$13,000	$15,600	$20,800	$26,000
2	$14,000	$17,500	$21,000	$28,000	$35,000
3	$17,600	$22,000	$26,400	$35,200	$44,000
4	$21,200	$26,500	$31,800	$42,400	$53,000
5	$24,800	$31,000	$37,200	$49,600	$62,000
6	$28,400	$35,500	$42,600	$56,800	$71,000
7	$32,000	$40,000	$48,000	$64,000	$80,000
8	$35,600	$44,500	$53,400	$71,200	$89,000

FOR FAMILY UNITS WITH MORE THAN 8 MEMBERS, ADD FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER.	$ 3,600	$ 4,500	$ 5,400	$ 7,200	$ 9,000

*Depending on the program, some of your expenses may be excluded from your income. Please contact the program you are interested in for additional information.