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Poverty Guidelines
The following are the 2008 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia:
Size of Family Unit | Poverty Guidelines | 125 Percent |
1 | $10,400 | $13,000 |
2 | $14,000 | $17,500 |
3 | $17,600 | $22,000 |
4 | $22,200 | $26,500 |
5 | $24,800 | $31,000 |
6 | $28,400 | $35,500 |
7 | $32,000 | $40,000 |
8 | $35,600 | $44,500 |
For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,600 for each additional member to meet the poverty guideline; $4,500 to meet 125% of the poverty guideline.
The following are the 2008 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska:
Size of Family Unit | 100 Percent | 125 Percent |
1 | $13,000 | $16,250 |
2 | $17,500 | $21,875 |
3 | $22,000 | $27,500 |
4 | $26,500 | $33,125 |
5 | $31,000 | $38,750 |
6 | $35,500 | $44,375 |
7 | $40,000 | $50,000 |
8 | $44,500 | $55,625 |
Add $4,500 for each additional family member to meet the poverty guideline; $5,625 to meet 125% of the poverty guideline.
The following are the 2008 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii:
Size of Family Unit | 100 Percent | 125 Percent |
1 | $11,960 | $14,950 |
2 | $16,100 | $20,125 |
3 | $20,240 | $25,300 |
4 | $24,380 | $30,475 |
5 | $28,520 | $35,650 |
6 | $32,660 | $40,825 |
7 | $36,800 | $46,000 |
8 | $40,940 | $51,175 |
Add $4,140 for each additional family member to meet the poverty guideline; $5,175 to meet 125% of the poverty guideline.