What does the US government claim is poverty level?

Question

(years ago it used to be18,000.00 for the year, I think for a family of four (198?).)(probably hasn't changed)
Any idea where to find it?

Answer 1

2007 HHS Poverty Guidelines
Persons
in Family or Household 48 Contiguous
States and D.C. Alaska Hawaii
1 $10,210 $12,770 $11,750
2 13,690 17,120 15,750
3 17,170 21,470 19,750
4 20,650 25,820 23,750
5 24,130 30,170 27,750
6 27,610 34,520 31,750
7 31,090 38,870 35,750
8 34,570 43,220 39,750
For each additional
person, add 3,480 4,350 4,000

Answer 2

In 2003, the US poverty level was $18,979 for a family of (4) people.