10 Poorest States in America

1. New Mexico

Poverty Rate: 16.7%

Population aged between 18 and 24 with college or associate degree: 35.7%

Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree: 16%

Score: 1.90

Considering poverty and education levels, the poorest state in the United States is New Mexico. In 2021, an estimated 16.7% of its residents lived below the line of poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is the third highest poverty rate among all 50 states in the US. Only 16% hold a bachelor’s degree in New Mexico, while 35.7% of those aged between 18 and 24 have a college or associate degree.

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