5 Most Run Down Cities in the US

3. Jackson

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Jackson is a city in Mississippi. It is one of the most run-down cities in the US. In 2023, the city had a population of 143,709. In 2022, among the population above the age of twenty-five, only 28.7% had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Furthermore, 25.9% of the population was living in poverty. The lower education and higher poverty rates are contributing to the run-down condition of the city.