Episcopal Church Writing Style Guide

poor

Seek to avoid references to “the poor” or “poor people.” Use “low income,” “people living at the poverty level,” “people living in poverty,” “people experiencing poverty.” The poverty level in the U.S. is the income level deemed insufficient for a family or individual to have essential items for living. The U.S. poverty level is adjusted regularly to reflect change in the Consumer Price Index. See also socioeconomic references