The poverty line in the United States has just been updated for 2025: $15,650/year for individuals and $32,150/year for a four-person household.

Looks pretty high? But the reality is:
- The median household income in the United States is $75,580, which is 2.35 times the poverty line.
- The impoverished population spends 16.7% of their income on food, while the wealthy only spend 12.4%.
- Rent for low-income families accounts for 41.2% of their income, while ordinary families account for 33.8%.

The most heart-wrenching: the poverty line standard is still based on the algorithm from 1963. Prices have increased tenfold, but the standard hasn't kept up.

Is there a discussion about whether the poverty line should be changed?