Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL

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2024 Population

170,011

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

44.9

0.223% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.1%

1.85% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$67,776

2.86% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$143,200

3.47% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

74,038

2.05% 1-year decline

About

5.1% of the households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL are Sauk Valley Community College (670 degrees awarded in 2024), Highland Community College (636 degrees), and Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling (32 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was $143,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL borders DeKalb & Ogle Counties PUMA, IL, Henry, McDonough, Hancock, Warren, Mercer & Henderson Counties PUMA, IL, Knox, Woodford, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam & Stark Counties PUMA, IL, LaSalle & Livingston Counties PUMA, IL, Rock Island County PUMA, IL, Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL, Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA, Clinton, Muscatine, Jones & Cedar Counties PUMA, IA, and Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL is home to a population of 170k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.55% of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (4.33k people).

In 2024, there were 20.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.94k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.04k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL are Spanish (5,527 households), German (480 households), and Polish (356 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,765

Women

49.3%

86,254

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 170,019 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL.

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Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 404
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.94k ± 433
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.04k ± 609

8.28%

Hispanic Population

14.1k people

8.28% of the people in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL are hispanic (14.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,769 ± 1,027 people
Philippines
459 ± 525 people
Germany
321 ± 439 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,769 Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL residents, followed by Philippines with 459 and Germany with 321.

Foreign-Born Population

2.55%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.33k people

2.31%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.95k people

As of 2024, 2.55% of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL residents (4.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was 2.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,527 households (3.42%)
German
480 households (0.297%)
Polish
356 households (0.22%)

5.1% of the households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was Spanish. 3.42% of the households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,804 ± 339
Gulf War (1990s)
1,402 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
1,301 ± 213

Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.71 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL.

Health

95.2% of the population of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.85%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

19.1%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL declined by 5.82% from 5.15% to 4.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL employs 74k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL were Elementary & secondary schools (5,122 people), Construction (4,406 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,071 people), and the highest paying industries were Business, technical & trade schools and training ($137,890), Legal services ($136,704), and Beverage manufacturing ($115,293).

Males in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,027. The income inequality in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,063

Women

47.4%

38,975

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL in 2024 was 74,038 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

74k

2024 Value

−2.05%

1 Year decline

± −2.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 75.6k employees to 74k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,816 people), Registered nurses (2,431 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,019 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

74k

2024 Value

−2.05%

1 Year decline

± −2.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 75.6k employees to 74k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,122 people), Construction (4,406 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,071 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,104

Median earning men ± $1,430

$36,625

Median earning women ± $924

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,642), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,093), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,837).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,245), Public Administration ($51,277), and Construction ($48,934).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL awarded 1,366 degrees. The student population of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,154 male students and 1,791 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL are White (1,069 and 78.5%), Hispanic or Latino (131 and 9.63%), Black or African American (83 and 6.1%), and Unknown (33 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Sauk Valley Community College (670 and 49%), Highland Community College (636 and 46.6%), and Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling (32 and 2.34%).

The most popular majors in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (415 and 30.4%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (211 and 15.4%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (158 and 11.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 2,945 students enrolled in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,161 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
207 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
76 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 207 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sauk Valley Community College
670 degrees awarded
Highland Community College
636 degrees awarded
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sauk Valley Community College with 670 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 571 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL, which is 0.718 times less than the 795 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,069 degrees mean that there were 8.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 131 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($18,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,422) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,090) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.997% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (48.3k), Some college (32.7k), and Bachelors Degree (17.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was $143,200 in 2024, which is 0.43 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $138,400 to $143,200, a 3.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL is 75.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$143,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,472

$54,762

Median Property Taxes

±$1,304

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2024

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.2% of the housing units in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,776

Median Household Income

± $1,435

72.8k

Number of Households

± 1,764

In 2024, the median household income of the 72.8k households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL grew to $67,776 from the previous year's value of $65,890.

The following chart displays the households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.41

2024 Wage GINI in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL

0.413

2023 Wage GINI in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL

In 2024, the income inequality in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.837% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (8.27%)
Worked At Home (8.02%)

In 2024, 79.6% of workers in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.27%) and those who worked at home (8.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL (19.8k out of 164k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.