Distribution of income Poverty Poverty line for a family of 4 was $18, 244 in2001 Median household income more than double that, $42, 228 Table 7.2 shows poverty rates for selected groups in 20019 Distribution of Income: Poverty • Poverty line for a family of 4 was $18,244 in 2001. • Median household income more than double that, $42,228. • Table 7.2 shows poverty rates for selected groups in 2001