Factors in the overall ranking included percentage of people 65+, percentage of people aged 65+ living below poverty line, percentage
Out of 9.26 million residents, 9.7% were considered below the poverty line, according to U.S. Census data....If a family's total income is less than their threshold, then every individual in the family is considered in poverty.
Addressing 'period poverty' in New Jersey This new policy will help to address period poverty and the stigmas around menstruation...By working to address “period poverty” through convenient and free access to menstrual hygiene products in schools, the legislation
A family of three must make less than $24,200 to fall below the federal poverty line....Living in poverty is a reality for tens of thousands of Paterson residents.
The only negative they bring up is Trenton’s high poverty rate, but then point out the wealthier suburbs that are nearby.
school lunch and breakfast programs will have to provide meals to kids in families that are making up to 224% of the federal poverty...Currently, the income ceiling is 199% of the federal poverty level, or just under $60,000 per year.
New Jersey has the second-highest median household income in the country, the fourth-lowest poverty rate, and, according to one
At the time JB’s Soul Kitchen opened Jon said, At a time when one in five households are living at or below the poverty level,