In 2009, 43.6 million Americans, or 14.3% of the population, lived at or below the poverty level. That’s up from 13.2% in 2008, according to the Census Bureau. More importantly, it is the highest poverty level recorded in the last 51 years.
How did we get here? In mint.com's latest infographic, they look back at poverty levels in the United States over the past 40 years, and more.via www.mint.comNote: If you read this via Email or Feed-reader click Permalink below to download bigger image.