Poverty in the US: These are the poorest towns in each state
24/7 Wall Street
June 25, 2020, 7:00 a.m. ET
The poorest towns in each state typically have median household income tens of thousands below the rest of the state. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed federal data on median annual household income in over 2,600 cities, towns, villages, and Census designated places to identify the poorest town in every state.
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Alabama: Selma
• Median household income: $24,820 (state: $48,486)
• Poverty rate: 41% (state: 17.5%)
• Median home value: $90,200 (state: $137,200)
• Population: 18,804
Traveler1116 / Getty Images• Median household income: $24,820 (state: $48,486)
• Poverty rate: 41% (state: 17.5%)
• Median home value: $90,200 (state: $137,200)
• Population: 18,804
Alaska: Ketchikan
• Median household income: $59,132 (state: $76,715)
• Poverty rate: 12.6% (state: 10.8%)
• Median home value: $237,700 (state: $265,200)
• Population: 8,224
Sorincolac / Getty Images• Median household income: $59,132 (state: $76,715)
• Poverty rate: 12.6% (state: 10.8%)
• Median home value: $237,700 (state: $265,200)
• Population: 8,224
Arizona: Douglas
• Median household income: $34,154 (state: $56,213)
• Poverty rate: 29.3% (state: 16.1%)
• Median home value: $94,500 (state: $209,600)
• Population: 16,453
Phototreat / Getty Images• Median household income: $34,154 (state: $56,213)
• Poverty rate: 29.3% (state: 16.1%)
• Median home value: $94,500 (state: $209,600)
• Population: 16,453
Arkansas: Bald Knob
• Median household income: $30,810 (state: $45,726)
• Poverty rate: 31.3% (state: 17.6%)
• Median home value: $81,900 (state: $123,300)
• Population: 2,891
Marine2844 / IStock Via Getty Images• Median household income: $30,810 (state: $45,726)
• Poverty rate: 31.3% (state: 17.6%)
• Median home value: $81,900 (state: $123,300)
• Population: 2,891
California: Orange Cove
• Median household income: $25,660 (state: $71,228)
• Poverty rate: 47.8% (state: 14.3%)
• Median home value: $129,000 (state: $475,900)
• Population: 9,564
Bobak Ha'Eri / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $25,660 (state: $71,228)
• Poverty rate: 47.8% (state: 14.3%)
• Median home value: $129,000 (state: $475,900)
• Population: 9,564
Colorado: Lamar
• Median household income: $37,554 (state: $68,811)
• Poverty rate: 22.4% (state: 10.9%)
• Median home value: $87,500 (state: $313,600)
• Population: 7,606
Davidwilson1949 / Flickr• Median household income: $37,554 (state: $68,811)
• Poverty rate: 22.4% (state: 10.9%)
• Median home value: $87,500 (state: $313,600)
• Population: 7,606
Connecticut: Groton
• Median household income: $53,750 (state: $76,106)
• Poverty rate: 13.7% (state: 10%)
• Median home value: $207,900 (state: $272,700)
• Population: 9,109
Jjbers / Flickr• Median household income: $53,750 (state: $76,106)
• Poverty rate: 13.7% (state: 10%)
• Median home value: $207,900 (state: $272,700)
• Population: 9,109
Delaware: New Castle
• Median household income: $63,573 (state: $65,627)
• Poverty rate: 6.5% (state: 11.9%)
• Median home value: $195,400 (state: $244,700)
• Population: 5,359
Davidwilson1949 / Flickr• Median household income: $63,573 (state: $65,627)
• Poverty rate: 6.5% (state: 11.9%)
• Median home value: $195,400 (state: $244,700)
• Population: 5,359
Florida: Avon Park
• Median household income: $30,675 (state: $53,267)
• Poverty rate: 33% (state: 14.8%)
• Median home value: $68,400 (state: $196,800)
• Population: 10,386
Warren-Pender / Getty Images• Median household income: $30,675 (state: $53,267)
• Poverty rate: 33% (state: 14.8%)
• Median home value: $68,400 (state: $196,800)
• Population: 10,386
Georgia: Fort Valley
• Median household income: $23,542 (state: $55,679)
• Poverty rate: 38.3% (state: 16%)
• Median home value: $78,700 (state: $166,800)
• Population: 8,740
Bubba73 (Jud McCranie) / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $23,542 (state: $55,679)
• Poverty rate: 38.3% (state: 16%)
• Median home value: $78,700 (state: $166,800)
• Population: 8,740
Hawaii: Waianae
• Median household income: $59,213 (state: $78,084)
• Poverty rate: 27.8% (state: 9.9%)
• Median home value: $360,800 (state: $587,700)
• Population: 14,054
Scotnelson / Flickr• Median household income: $59,213 (state: $78,084)
• Poverty rate: 27.8% (state: 9.9%)
• Median home value: $360,800 (state: $587,700)
• Population: 14,054
Idaho: Bonners Ferry
• Median household income: $31,619 (state: $53,089)
• Poverty rate: 22.4% (state: 13.8%)
• Median home value: $155,800 (state: $192,300)
• Population: 2,544
Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $31,619 (state: $53,089)
• Poverty rate: 22.4% (state: 13.8%)
• Median home value: $155,800 (state: $192,300)
• Population: 2,544
Illinois: Roodhouse
• Median household income: $32,335 (state: $63,575)
• Poverty rate: 22.3% (state: 13.1%)
• Median home value: $47,600 (state: $187,200)
• Population: 1,792
Courtesy Of Google Maps 2013• Median household income: $32,335 (state: $63,575)
• Poverty rate: 22.3% (state: 13.1%)
• Median home value: $47,600 (state: $187,200)
• Population: 1,792
Indiana: Connersville
• Median household income: $33,415 (state: $54,325)
• Poverty rate: 24.9% (state: 14.1%)
• Median home value: $71,000 (state: $135,400)
• Population: 13,069
Warren LeMay From Cullowhee, NC, United States / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $33,415 (state: $54,325)
• Poverty rate: 24.9% (state: 14.1%)
• Median home value: $71,000 (state: $135,400)
• Population: 13,069
Iowa: Onawa
• Median household income: $31,469 (state: $58,580)
• Poverty rate: 28.8% (state: 11.7%)
• Median home value: $87,400 (state: $142,300)
• Population: 2,830
BOB WESTON / Getty Images• Median household income: $31,469 (state: $58,580)
• Poverty rate: 28.8% (state: 11.7%)
• Median home value: $87,400 (state: $142,300)
• Population: 2,830
Kansas: Fort Scott
• Median household income: $32,576 (state: $57,422)
• Poverty rate: 18.8% (state: 12.4%)
• Median home value: $62,300 (state: $145,400)
• Population: 7,800
Brandonrush / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $32,576 (state: $57,422)
• Poverty rate: 18.8% (state: 12.4%)
• Median home value: $62,300 (state: $145,400)
• Population: 7,800
Kentucky: Paducah
• Median household income: $35,419 (state: $48,392)
• Poverty rate: 22.3% (state: 17.9%)
• Median home value: $117,900 (state: $135,300)
• Population: 24,879
BOB WESTON / Getty Images• Median household income: $35,419 (state: $48,392)
• Poverty rate: 22.3% (state: 17.9%)
• Median home value: $117,900 (state: $135,300)
• Population: 24,879
Louisiana: Natchitoches
• Median household income: $21,854 (state: $47,942)
• Poverty rate: 46.8% (state: 19.4%)
• Median home value: $156,000 (state: $157,800)
• Population: 18,080
Mkkerr / Getty Images• Median household income: $21,854 (state: $47,942)
• Poverty rate: 46.8% (state: 19.4%)
• Median home value: $156,000 (state: $157,800)
• Population: 18,080
Maine: Presque Isle
• Median household income: $37,401 (state: $55,425)
• Poverty rate: 22% (state: 12.5%)
• Median home value: $107,000 (state: $184,500)
• Population: 9,162
Haveseen / Getty Images• Median household income: $37,401 (state: $55,425)
• Poverty rate: 22% (state: 12.5%)
• Median home value: $107,000 (state: $184,500)
• Population: 9,162
Maryland: Cumberland
• Median household income: $34,750 (state: $81,868)
• Poverty rate: 22.6% (state: 9.4%)
• Median home value: $93,000 (state: $305,500)
• Population: 19,845
John M. Chase / Getty Images• Median household income: $34,750 (state: $81,868)
• Poverty rate: 22.6% (state: 9.4%)
• Median home value: $93,000 (state: $305,500)
• Population: 19,845
Massachusetts: North Adams
• Median household income: $39,411 (state: $77,378)
• Poverty rate: 17.5% (state: 10.8%)
• Median home value: $144,300 (state: $366,800)
• Population: 13,089
DenisTangneyJr / Getty Images• Median household income: $39,411 (state: $77,378)
• Poverty rate: 17.5% (state: 10.8%)
• Median home value: $144,300 (state: $366,800)
• Population: 13,089
Michigan: Hamtramck
• Median household income: $25,478 (state: $54,938)
• Poverty rate: 49.1% (state: 15%)
• Median home value: $64,500 (state: $146,200)
• Population: 21,941
Andrew Jameson / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $25,478 (state: $54,938)
• Poverty rate: 49.1% (state: 15%)
• Median home value: $64,500 (state: $146,200)
• Population: 21,941
Minnesota: Little Falls
• Median household income: $38,862 (state: $68,411)
• Poverty rate: 18% (state: 10.1%)
• Median home value: $128,400 (state: $211,800)
• Population: 8,664
Greggjerdingen / Flickr• Median household income: $38,862 (state: $68,411)
• Poverty rate: 18% (state: 10.1%)
• Median home value: $128,400 (state: $211,800)
• Population: 8,664
Mississippi: Yazoo City
• Median household income: $23,970 (state: $43,567)
• Poverty rate: 42.6% (state: 20.8%)
• Median home value: $68,300 (state: $114,500)
• Population: 11,076
Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $23,970 (state: $43,567)
• Poverty rate: 42.6% (state: 20.8%)
• Median home value: $68,300 (state: $114,500)
• Population: 11,076
Missouri: Unionville
• Median household income: $29,440 (state: $53,560)
• Poverty rate: 25.1% (state: 14.2%)
• Median home value: $63,600 (state: $151,600)
• Population: 1,998
BOB WESTON / Getty Images• Median household income: $29,440 (state: $53,560)
• Poverty rate: 25.1% (state: 14.2%)
• Median home value: $63,600 (state: $151,600)
• Population: 1,998
Montana: Havre
• Median household income: $46,419 (state: $52,559)
• Poverty rate: 17.7% (state: 13.7%)
• Median home value: $143,900 (state: $219,600)
• Population: 9,762
Diversey / Flickr• Median household income: $46,419 (state: $52,559)
• Poverty rate: 17.7% (state: 13.7%)
• Median home value: $143,900 (state: $219,600)
• Population: 9,762
Nebraska: Superior
• Median household income: $36,422 (state: $59,116)
• Poverty rate: 12.7% (state: 11.6%)
• Median home value: $61,100 (state: $147,800)
• Population: 1,929
129679309@N05 / Flickr• Median household income: $36,422 (state: $59,116)
• Poverty rate: 12.7% (state: 11.6%)
• Median home value: $61,100 (state: $147,800)
• Population: 1,929
Nevada: Laughlin
• Median household income: $33,851 (state: $57,598)
• Poverty rate: 15.1% (state: 13.7%)
• Median home value: $147,600 (state: $242,400)
• Population: 7,502
4kodiak / Getty Images• Median household income: $33,851 (state: $57,598)
• Poverty rate: 15.1% (state: 13.7%)
• Median home value: $147,600 (state: $242,400)
• Population: 7,502
New Hampshire: Berlin
• Median household income: $38,315 (state: $74,057)
• Poverty rate: 19.8% (state: 7.9%)
• Median home value: $88,300 (state: $252,800)
• Population: 10,382
Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $38,315 (state: $74,057)
• Poverty rate: 19.8% (state: 7.9%)
• Median home value: $88,300 (state: $252,800)
• Population: 10,382
New Jersey: Crestwood Village
• Median household income: $28,708 (state: $79,363)
• Poverty rate: 10.4% (state: 10.4%)
• Median home value: $72,700 (state: $327,900)
• Population: 8,164
Mr. Matté / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $28,708 (state: $79,363)
• Poverty rate: 10.4% (state: 10.4%)
• Median home value: $72,700 (state: $327,900)
• Population: 8,164
New Mexico: Belen
• Median household income: $33,553 (state: $48,059)
• Poverty rate: 24.4% (state: 20%)
• Median home value: $104,300 (state: $166,800)
• Population: 7,106
Library_of_congress / Flickr• Median household income: $33,553 (state: $48,059)
• Poverty rate: 24.4% (state: 20%)
• Median home value: $104,300 (state: $166,800)
• Population: 7,106
New York: New Square
• Median household income: $23,578 (state: $65,323)
• Poverty rate: 63.3% (state: 14.6%)
• Median home value: $376,400 (state: $302,200)
• Population: 8,133
Courtesy Of Google Maps 2013• Median household income: $23,578 (state: $65,323)
• Poverty rate: 63.3% (state: 14.6%)
• Median home value: $376,400 (state: $302,200)
• Population: 8,133
North Carolina: Laurinburg
• Median household income: $29,388 (state: $52,413)
• Poverty rate: 34% (state: 15.4%)
• Median home value: $102,400 (state: $165,900)
• Population: 15,253
Gerrydincher / Flickr• Median household income: $29,388 (state: $52,413)
• Poverty rate: 34% (state: 15.4%)
• Median home value: $102,400 (state: $165,900)
• Population: 15,253
North Dakota: Valley City
• Median household income: $49,194 (state: $63,473)
• Poverty rate: 11.4% (state: 10.9%)
• Median home value: $110,000 (state: $185,000)
• Population: 6,487
Afiler / Flickr• Median household income: $49,194 (state: $63,473)
• Poverty rate: 11.4% (state: 10.9%)
• Median home value: $110,000 (state: $185,000)
• Population: 6,487
Ohio: East Cleveland
• Median household income: $21,439 (state: $54,533)
• Poverty rate: 38.9% (state: 14.5%)
• Median home value: $57,800 (state: $140,000)
• Population: 17,321
Jauretsi / Flickr• Median household income: $21,439 (state: $54,533)
• Poverty rate: 38.9% (state: 14.5%)
• Median home value: $57,800 (state: $140,000)
• Population: 17,321
Oklahoma: Hugo
• Median household income: $24,548 (state: $51,424)
• Poverty rate: 41.5% (state: 16%)
• Median home value: $64,400 (state: $130,900)
• Population: 5,184
Michael Barera / Getty Images• Median household income: $24,548 (state: $51,424)
• Poverty rate: 41.5% (state: 16%)
• Median home value: $64,400 (state: $130,900)
• Population: 5,184
Oregon: Prineville
• Median household income: $34,630 (state: $59,393)
• Poverty rate: 23.4% (state: 14.1%)
• Median home value: $164,300 (state: $287,300)
• Population: 9,748
Strekoza2 / IStock Via Getty Images• Median household income: $34,630 (state: $59,393)
• Poverty rate: 23.4% (state: 14.1%)
• Median home value: $164,300 (state: $287,300)
• Population: 9,748
Pennsylvania: Johnstown
• Median household income: $24,294 (state: $59,445)
• Poverty rate: 38.7% (state: 12.8%)
• Median home value: $39,700 (state: $174,100)
• Population: 19,812
Jupiterimages / Getty Images• Median household income: $24,294 (state: $59,445)
• Poverty rate: 38.7% (state: 12.8%)
• Median home value: $39,700 (state: $174,100)
• Population: 19,812
Rhode Island: Central Falls
• Median household income: $31,724 (state: $63,296)
• Poverty rate: 32.8% (state: 13.1%)
• Median home value: $147,800 (state: $249,800)
• Population: 19,382
Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $31,724 (state: $63,296)
• Poverty rate: 32.8% (state: 13.1%)
• Median home value: $147,800 (state: $249,800)
• Population: 19,382
South Carolina: Dunean
• Median household income: $29,329 (state: $51,015)
• Poverty rate: 20.7% (state: 16%)
• Median home value: $82,100 (state: $154,800)
• Population: 3,605
Courtesy Of Sicnag Via Flickr• Median household income: $29,329 (state: $51,015)
• Poverty rate: 20.7% (state: 16%)
• Median home value: $82,100 (state: $154,800)
• Population: 3,605
South Dakota: Sisseton
• Median household income: $38,167 (state: $56,499)
• Poverty rate: 21.3% (state: 13.6%)
• Median home value: $71,000 (state: $159,100)
• Population: 2,486
Lamenta3 / Flickr• Median household income: $38,167 (state: $56,499)
• Poverty rate: 21.3% (state: 13.6%)
• Median home value: $71,000 (state: $159,100)
• Population: 2,486
Tennessee: Harriman
• Median household income: $30,756 (state: $50,972)
• Poverty rate: 20.9% (state: 16.1%)
• Median home value: $97,400 (state: $158,600)
• Population: 6,136
Dougtone / Flickr• Median household income: $30,756 (state: $50,972)
• Poverty rate: 20.9% (state: 16.1%)
• Median home value: $97,400 (state: $158,600)
• Population: 6,136
Texas: Cooper
• Median household income: $31,529 (state: $59,570)
• Poverty rate: 40.9% (state: 15.5%)
• Median home value: $56,300 (state: $161,700)
• Population: 2,213
Texasbackroads / Flickr• Median household income: $31,529 (state: $59,570)
• Poverty rate: 40.9% (state: 15.5%)
• Median home value: $56,300 (state: $161,700)
• Population: 2,213
Utah: Ephraim
• Median household income: $39,915 (state: $68,374)
• Poverty rate: 28% (state: 10.3%)
• Median home value: $209,000 (state: $256,700)
• Population: 6,987
Kenlund / Flickr• Median household income: $39,915 (state: $68,374)
• Poverty rate: 28% (state: 10.3%)
• Median home value: $209,000 (state: $256,700)
• Population: 6,987
Vermont: Fair Haven
• Median household income: $48,367 (state: $60,076)
• Poverty rate: 14.8% (state: 11.2%)
• Median home value: $143,500 (state: $223,700)
• Population: 2,280
Dougtone / Flickr• Median household income: $48,367 (state: $60,076)
• Poverty rate: 14.8% (state: 11.2%)
• Median home value: $143,500 (state: $223,700)
• Population: 2,280
Virginia: Farmville
• Median household income: $37,722 (state: $71,564)
• Poverty rate: 33.1% (state: 10.9%)
• Median home value: $174,200 (state: $264,900)
• Population: 8,076
Vastateparksstaff / Flickr• Median household income: $37,722 (state: $71,564)
• Poverty rate: 33.1% (state: 10.9%)
• Median home value: $174,200 (state: $264,900)
• Population: 8,076
Washington: Kelso
• Median household income: $37,450 (state: $70,116)
• Poverty rate: 27.4% (state: 11.5%)
• Median home value: $133,900 (state: $311,700)
• Population: 11,983
Jdornoff / IStock Editorial Via Getty Images• Median household income: $37,450 (state: $70,116)
• Poverty rate: 27.4% (state: 11.5%)
• Median home value: $133,900 (state: $311,700)
• Population: 11,983
West Virginia: Kenova
• Median household income: $33,938 (state: $44,921)
• Poverty rate: 19.3% (state: 17.8%)
• Median home value: $75,700 (state: $115,000)
• Population: 3,095
Thenationalguard / Flickr• Median household income: $33,938 (state: $44,921)
• Poverty rate: 19.3% (state: 17.8%)
• Median home value: $75,700 (state: $115,000)
• Population: 3,095
Wisconsin: Whitewater
• Median household income: $34,563 (state: $59,209)
• Poverty rate: 39% (state: 11.9%)
• Median home value: $164,500 (state: $173,600)
• Population: 14,766
I, The Copyright Holder Of This Work, Hereby Publish It Under The Following License: / Wikimedia Commons• Median household income: $34,563 (state: $59,209)
• Poverty rate: 39% (state: 11.9%)
• Median home value: $164,500 (state: $173,600)
• Population: 14,766
Wyoming: Riverton
• Median household income: $51,033 (state: $62,268)
• Poverty rate: 13.3% (state: 11.1%)
• Median home value: $162,600 (state: $213,300)
• Population: 11,069
Carolannie / Flickr• Median household income: $51,033 (state: $62,268)
• Poverty rate: 13.3% (state: 11.1%)
• Median home value: $162,600 (state: $213,300)
• Population: 11,069
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