Georgia
Despite its relatively high median household income of $72,837, Georgia faces significant income inequality, with 12.7% of its population living below the poverty line.
Georgia's population totals 10,912,876.
Idaho
It has a median household annual income of $72,785. Approximately 3.8% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 10.7% of the population lives below the poverty line. Idaho's population stands at 1,939,033.
The state struggles with limited access to healthcare, ranking among the lowest in the nation for physicians per capita.
Nevada
Nevada has a median household annual income of $72,333. Approximately 5.6% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, with 12.5% of the population living below the poverty line.
Nevada's population totals 3,177,772. It is heavily reliant on tourism and service industries.
Texas
Despite its robust economy, Texas has one of the highest rates of uninsured individuals in the country, with approximately 14.0% of its population lacking health insurance coverage.
It has a median household annual income of $72,284. Around 5.5% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 14.0% of the population lives below the poverty line. Texas is home to 30,029,572 individuals.
North Dakota
North Dakota's median household income of $71,970 is undermined by its high cost of living, particularly in housing, leading to financial strain for many residents.
11.5% of the population lives below the poverty line. North Dakota's population stands at 779,261.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a median household annual income of $71,798. A notable 5.5% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 11.8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Pennsylvania's population totals 12,972,008.
Wisconsin
Despite its relatively high median household income of $70,996, Wisconsin grapples with racial disparities in income and access to education, contributing to inequality across the state.
Approximately 4.6% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, with 10.7% of the population living below the poverty line. Wisconsin is home to 5,892,539 individuals.
Wyoming
Wyoming's median household income of $70,042 is overshadowed by its heavy reliance on the volatile energy sector, leaving the state vulnerable to economic downturns.
Around 5.2% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 11.8% of the population lives below the poverty line. Wyoming's population stands at 581,381.
South Dakota
With a median household income of $69,728, South Dakota struggles with limited access to affordable housing, particularly in rural areas, affecting many low-income families.
Approximately 5.0% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, with 12.5% of the population living below the poverty line. South Dakota's population totals 909,824.
Nebraska
While Nebraska's median household income is $69,597, the state faces challenges in addressing food insecurity, with a significant portion of its population experiencing hunger or food scarcity.
It sees 4.9% of households earning less than $10,000 annually and 11.2% of the population living below the poverty line. Nebraska's population stands at 1,967,923.
Iowa
Iowa exhibits a median household annual income of $69,588, with 4.3% of households earning less than $10,000 annually and 11.0% of the population living below the poverty line.
The state's population totals 3,200,517.
Maine
Maine's median household income of $69,543 is offset by its aging population and limited opportunities for young people, leading to concerns about the state's economic future.
Around 4.7% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 10.8% of the population lives below the poverty line. Maine's population stands at 1,385,340.
Florida
Florida has a median household annual income of $69,303. It struggles with income inequality and a high cost of living, particularly in urban areas like Miami and Orlando.
Approximately 5.6% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 12.7% of the population lives below the poverty line. Florida's population totals 22,244,823.
Kansas
Kansas's median household income of $68,925 is undermined by the state's underinvestment in education, leading to disparities in educational outcomes across different communities.
A notable 5.3% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 12.0% of the population lives below the poverty line. Kansas is home to 2,937,150 individuals.
Montana
With a median household income of $67,631, Montana grapples with limited access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas, where hospitals and medical facilities are scarce.
Around 5.0% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 12.1% of the population lives below the poverty line. Montana's population stands at 1,122,867.
North Carolina
While North Carolina's median household income is $67,481, the state faces challenges in terms of environmental degradation and natural resource depletion, impacting the long-term sustainability of its economy.
Approximately 5.4% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 12.8% of the population lives below the poverty line. North Carolina's population totals 10,698,973.
Michigan
Michigan's median household income of $66,986 is offset by its struggles with urban blight and disinvestment in many of its cities, leading to economic decline and social challenges.
A considerable 5.7% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 13.4% of the population lives below the poverty line. Michigan's population totals 10,034,118.
Indiana
Despite its median household income of $66,785, Indiana faces challenges in addressing substance abuse and addiction, particularly the opioid crisis, which has had devastating effects on many communities.
Around 5.6% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 12.6% of the population lives below the poverty line. Indiana is home to 6,833,037 individuals
Ohio
While Ohio's median household income is $65,720, the state grapples with a declining manufacturing sector and job losses in traditional industries, leading to economic uncertainty for many residents.
Approximately 5.9% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 13.4% of the population lives below the poverty line. Ohio's population stands at 11,756,058.
Tennessee
Tennessee's median household income of $65,254 is undermined by its high rates of incarceration and recidivism, leading to social and economic challenges for affected individuals and communities.
A notable 5.4% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 13.3% of the population lives below the poverty line. Tennessee's population totals 7,051,339.
Missouri
Despite its relatively high median household income of $64,811, Missouri struggles with limited access to mental healthcare services, contributing to untreated mental illness and social instability.
Approximately 5.7% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 13.2% of the population lives below the poverty line. Missouri's population totals 6,177,957.
South Carolina
South Carolina's median household income of $64,115 is offset by its challenges in addressing racial disparities in income, education, and healthcare, which contribute to inequality across the state.
Around 6.1% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, with 14.0% of its population living below the poverty line, ranking eleventh highest. South Carolina's population stands at 5,282,634.
New Mexico
With a median household income of $59,726, New Mexico faces challenges in terms of educational attainment, with high dropout rates and limited access to quality education in many rural and low-income communities.
Approximately 7.4% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 17.6% of its population lives below the poverty line, ranking fourth highest. New Mexico's population totals 2,113,344.
Alabama
While Alabama's median household income is $59,674, the state struggles with political corruption and ethical misconduct among public officials, eroding public trust and hindering effective governance.
A notable 7.6% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 16.2% of its population lives below the poverty line, ranking seventh highest. Alabama's population stands at 5,074,296
Oklahoma
Oklahoma confronts economic challenges, boasting a median household annual income of $59,673.
Approximately 6.4% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, with 15.7% of its population living below the poverty line, ranking eighth highest. Oklahoma's population totals 4,019,800.
Kentucky
Having a median household income of $59,341, Kentucky faces challenges in addressing poverty and income inequality, particularly in rural areas where job opportunities are limited and wages are low.
Around 6.8% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, with 16.5% of its population living below the poverty line, ranking sixth highest. Kentucky's population stands at 4,512,310.
Arkansas
Arkansas's median household income of $55,432 is undermined by its struggles with food insecurity, with many residents facing difficulties in accessing nutritious and affordable food options.
Approximately 7.3% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 16.8% of its population lives below the poverty line, the fifth highest among the listed states. Arkansas' population totals 3,045,637.
Louisiana
Louisiana confronts economic hardships, boasting a median household annual income of $55,416. A significant 7.9% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, while 18.6% of the population lives below the poverty line, ranking second highest among the listed states.
Louisiana's population stands at 4,590,241.
West Virginia
With a median household annual income of $54,329, West Virginia faces economic challenges.
Approximately 7.1% of households earn less than $10,000 annually, and 17.9% of its population lives below the poverty line, making it the third-highest in this regard. West Virginia is home to 1,775,156 individuals.
Mississippi
Mississippi ranks as the state with the lowest median household annual income at $52,719. A staggering 8.1% of households earn under $10,000 annually, the highest proportion among the states listed.
Additionally, 19.1% of its population lives below the poverty line. Mississippi's population totals 2,940,057.