The 2011 Census Bureau Report shows that 46.2 million Americans are currently living in poverty. This report underscores the urgent need to act boldly and quickly to help who were hit hardest by the economic downturn. Click Here to access the full report.
More than 46 million Americans live below the official poverty line—which is now approximately $22,314 for a family of four—and 16.4 million children are poor in this country.