More Americans live in poverty
Published:Tuesday | September 13, 2011 | 3:09 PM
New census data in the US suggests that more Americans fell below the poverty line last year.
The data released earlier today shows that the US poverty rate rose to 15.1 per cent in 2010, its highest level since 1993.
About 46.2 million people are considered in need.
The government defines the poverty line as income of 22,314 a year for a family of four and 11,139 for an individual.
The census report also indicates that 60 per cent of American households saw their income fall last year, while households making $100,000 or more enjoyed an increase in income.