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

California's poverty rate increased from 11.7 percent in 2021 to 13.2 percent in early 2023, with about 5 million residents living below the poverty line, according to the Public Policy Institute of California's California Poverty Measure. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

The vast majority of students live below the poverty line, many struggle with English, some have learning disabilities or mental-health challenges — WHIN welcomes them all. —Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025

They’re designed for Americans that are struggling, that are below the poverty line, or that are infirm, that can’t work and afford health care. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2025

In New York City, for example, 28% of Chinatown residents live below the poverty line. —Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025

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