5 States with the Highest Poverty Rates in the US

1. Louisiana

Poverty Rate: 19.6%

Louisiana experienced a poverty rate of 19.6% in 2021 which is the highest among all other states. The high unemployment, lack of access to education and healthcare especially in rural areas, and income inequalities have further aggravated the poverty in the state. The state’s weak fiscal economy also plays a role in the poverty situation.

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