Oh! Sweet Poverty

The U.S. spent more than $60,000 to support welfare programs per household in poverty in 2011 according to the OMB and CRS.

16.8 million households divided by the federal money spent =  average spending per household in poverty of $61,194."

However, some above the poverty line also receive benefits from social welfare programs (e.g. pell grants).

If welfare is a safety net it seems to be gold plated.


U.S. Welfare Queen