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NATIONAL POVERTY GUIDELINES

48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND WASH. D.C.

2002 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia

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Size of Family Unit                                                                        Poverty Guidelines

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1.....................................................................................................  8,860

2.....................................................................................................11,940

3.....................................................................................................15,020

4.....................................................................................................18,100

5.....................................................................................................21,180

6.....................................................................................................24,260

7.....................................................................................................27,340

8.....................................................................................................30,420

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For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,080 for each additional member.