Poverty Line California 2025. Poverty wage estimates come from the department of health and human services’ poverty guidelines. For such households at 150 percent of hhs federal poverty guidelines with more than 8 members add $6,810 for each additional.

Among age groups, child poverty (under age 18) rose the most, with the 2022 rate over twice. The annual income to qualify for certain programs increased approximately 3 to 4 percent, depending on household size.