Living on less than half of the federal poverty level is considered “deep poverty.” That describes 53% of impoverished Chicagoans.
Living on less than half of the federal poverty level is considered “deep poverty.” That describes 53% of impoverished Chicagoans.
I don’t really see the numbers here but they kinda make sense. Minimum wage single mom with two kids, yes that would be about $19 per day per person. Food stamps and WIC and housing assistance for the rest.
Pretty fucking miserable way to live.
You are including far more.