What percentage of people live in poverty in America?

Answer by  DouglasEarlClore (1236)

The latest official poverty rate in the United State, collected and reported by the United States Census Bureau for 2008 is 13. 2 percent. This varies widely by region and state.

Answer by  Tracipoo (1329)

i think its about 30 percent. maybe more since the economy has been in the dumps over the past 2 years.

Answer by  Cathy65 (652)

As of 2008, the percentage of Americans living in poverty was 13. 2. This accounted for a total of 39. 8 million people. This means that one in six people was living in poverty.