16 Poorest Metropolitan Cities in America: 2015 List

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7. Lakeland – Winter Haven, FL

Lakeland certainly earns its name, and Winter Haven certainly doesn’t fall short by a number of lakes in and around the city. This metro area is located between Tampa and Orlando, and represents an important transportation hub. Tourism is becoming more and more important as well, but this still doesn’t earn metro’s inhabitants GDP of more than $26,919 per capita. Add to that 5.3% of unemployed people and a poverty rate of 19.4%, and you’ll see why Lakeland – Winter Haven makes this list.

16 Poorest Metropolitan Cities in America: 2015 List

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