Frequently Asked Questions about Poverty

What are poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines?

What are poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines?
The Census Bureau's poverty thresholds for 2006
The HHS's poverty guidelines for 2007
How are the poverty guidelines used?
What is the most recent poverty line?

How is poverty measured in The United States?

Who is poor?

Is poverty different for different groups in the population?
Has poverty changed over time?
Poverty using different measures of income
State poverty rates

Who is poor in Wisconsin?

What is the consumer price index and how is it used?

How many children are poor?

What are good sources of information on basic trends in poverty, welfare, and related issues?

How will we know if welfare reform is successful?

Finding online demographic and socioeconomic data for states, counties, cities, and other smaller units of government in midwestern states