Working poor

Type: Concept

Working poor

As of November 2026, Working poor has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Proven Podcast (Aug 2025).

The working poor are working people whose incomes fall below a given poverty line due to low-income jobs and low familial household income. These are people who spend at least 27 weeks in a year working or looking for employment, but remain under the poverty threshold.

Working poor at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on The Proven Podcast
FieldEconomics, Sociology

Who talks about Working poor on podcasts?

Working poor came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on The Proven Podcast.

What is Working poor mentioned alongside?

Working poor is most often mentioned alongside Maslow's hierarchy of needs (Maslovian needs), Homeboy Industries and Los Angeles.

Mentioned together: Maslow's hierarchy of needs (Maslovian needs), Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles, Florida, decentralized command, Tom Voso, Homegirl Cafe, Salvation Army, Homeboy Bakery, Farmers Markets