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ST9 POVERTY
           
Poverty in America
This chart represents the percentage of people in the United States living below the poverty level in various years. The poverty level is determined by the federal government and is adjusted each year for inflation. The poverty level rate for 1992, for example, was $7,143.00 for one person per year. These percentages include children.
 
 
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