# How Much Money Puts You Below the Poverty Line in 2024?
The U.S. Census Bureau just updated the numbers, and they're eye-opening.
**The threshold:** A family of four hits poverty level at $29,960/year. Single person? $14,891. Alaska and Hawaii run higher due to living costs ($37,500 and $34,500 for a family of four respectively).
For context—median household income is $98,487. That's over 3x the poverty threshold.
**The reality check:** About 11.6% of Americans (roughly 38 million people) live at or below this line. For kids under 6, it's 16.1%.
Here's what hits different—poor households sp

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U.S. 50 State Salary Map: Which Tier Are You In?
How big is the wage gap? For those aged 45-64, people in Maryland earn over $120,000, while those in Mississippi only make $60,000. There are generational differences as well: Gen Z has the lowest average, Gen X is favored, but in Mississippi, all generations are pulled down—here, the average income for those aged 25-44 is only $58,600.
Top three high-paying states:
- Maryland middle-aged peak (ages 45-64): $119,307
- New Jersey (ages 45-64): $117,412
- Connecticut (45-64 years old): $107,844
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