Poverty Line Definition

Poverty Line Sentence Examples

• In its most basic form (which I'll discuss here for simplification's sake), it is a guarantee of a minimum income above the poverty line for every citizen.

• The country requires a minimum wage because workers paid below the poverty line have an added cost on society.

• Depending on the state you reside in, the laws may make it difficult to file if your income is well above the poverty line.

• For instance, a divorced women with custody of her children is more likely to live below the poverty line.

• Children living in low-income households are less likely to be enrolled in ECE than those children in families living above the poverty line.