According to the USCIS, adoptive parents must have a household income equal to or higher than 125% of the U.S. poverty level for your household size. (Your household size includes you, your dependents, any relatives living with you, and the child you wish to adopt.)
Poverty Guidelines for the
48 Contiguous States and the District of Columbia
| Persons in Family | Poverty Guideline |
| 1 | $10,830 |
| 2 | $14,570 |
| 3 | $18,310 |
| 4 | $22,050 |
| 5 | $25,790 |
| 6 | $29,530 |
| 7 | $33,270 |
| 8 | $37,010 |
For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,300 for each additional person.
