In February of each year the Federal Government releases an official income level for poverty. The benefit levels of many low-income assistance programs are based on these poverty figures.

1999 Federal Poverty Guidelines

HHS Poverty Page

Number in Family

Gross Yearly Income

Gross Monthly Income*

Approximate Hourly Income**

1

$8,350

$696

$4.01

2

$11,250

$938

$5.41

3

$14,150

$1,179

$6.80

4

$17,050

$1421

$8.20

5

$19,950

$1,663

$9.59

6

$22,850

$1904

$10.99

7

$25,750

$2,146

$12.38

8

$28,650

$2,388

$13.77

Over 8 add for each child

+$2,900

+$242

+$1.39

Source: Federal Register v.65 n.3, 2/15/2000, pp. 7555-7557. Monthly and hourly data calculated by OCPP.
*Rounded to the nearest dollar.
**Assumes a full-time job for a full year (2080 hours)

For additional information, past years, or to view data for Alaska and Hawaii, visit the HHS Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement page.