10 Poorest States in America

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9. Alabama

Poverty Rate: 14.5%

Population aged between 18 and 24 with college or associate degree: 41.2%

Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree: 16.6%

Score: 1.57

Alabama is home to significant landmarks from the Civil Rights Movement. 14.5% of the state’s residents live under conditions of poverty. Birmingham is the poorest city in Alabama having a poverty rate of 28.3%. The state ranks considerably low on bachelor’s degree attainment, but fares decently on youth with a college or associate degree.

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