Mapping America's Extreme Poverty by State
TL;DR
In 2024, 6% of the U.S. population, or 20.4 million people, live in extreme poverty, with Washington D.C. having the highest rate at 10.3%. Southern states like Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Mexico also have high poverty levels, while New Hampshire has the lowest at 3.9%, influenced by economic stability and education.
Mapped: Extreme Poverty in America by State Visual Capitalist
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