The 10 Poorest States Of America

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10) Tennessee

Median Household Income: $59,695
Change from National Average:
14.4% Less
Unemployment Rate: 5.30%
Households Below Poverty Line: 9.70%

9) South Carolina

Median Household Income: $59,318
Change from National Average:
14.9% Less
Unemployment Rate: 5.60%
Households Below Poverty Line: 10.80%

8) Oklahoma

Median Household Income: $55,826
Change from National Average:
19.9% Less
Unemployment Rate: 5.90%
Households Below Poverty Line: 11.50%

7) Kentucky

Median Household Income: $55,573
Change from National Average:
20.3% Less
Unemployment Rate: 5.40%
Households Below Poverty Line: 12.20%

6) New Mexico

Median Household Income: $53,992
Change from National Average:
22.6% Less
Unemployment Rate: 7.80%
Households Below Poverty Line: 14.30%

5) Alabama

Median Household Income: $53,913
Change from National Average:
22.7% Less
Unemployment Rate: 5.30%
Households Below Poverty Line: 11.70%

4) Arkansas

Median Household Income: $52,528
Change from National Average:
24.7% Less
Unemployment Rate: 5.50%
Households Below Poverty Line: 11.60%

3) Louisiana

Median Household Income: $52,087
Change from National Average:
25.3% Less
Unemployment Rate: 7.60%
Households Below Poverty Line: 15.20%

2) West Virginia

Median Household Income: $51,248
Change from National Average:
26.5% Less
Unemployment Rate: 6.20%
Households Below Poverty Line: 12.30%

1) Mississippi

Median Household Income: $48,716
Change from National Average:
30.1% Less
Unemployment Rate: 6.40%
Households Below Poverty Line: 14.40%

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