Census : 45.7 million Americans uninsured in 2007 , down from 47 million in 2006 . As defined by the Office of Management and Budget and updated for inflation using the Consumer Price Index , the Census Bureau put the weighted average poverty threshold for 2007 at $ 21,203 for a family of four ; $ 26,530 for a family of three ; $ 13,540 for a family of two ; and $ 10,590 for individuals . Decrease a surprise , number was expected to increase for seventh straight year . Findings will give boost to backers of expanded government health-care plans . Comment:
Census : 45.7 million Americans uninsured in 2007 , down from 47 million in 2006 . Decrease a surprise , number was expected to increase for seventh straight year . Findings will give boost to backers of expanded government health-care plans . Comment: