The Poorest Towns in America

25. Detroit, Michigan

> Median household income: $26,095
> Median home value: $45,100
> Adults with at least a bachelor’s degree: 13.1%
> Poverty rate: 39.8%

 

24. Muskegon, Michigan

> Median household income: $25,989
> Median home value: $63,300
> Adults with at least a bachelor’s degree: 11.4%
> Poverty rate: 35.8%

23. Fort Pierce, Florida

> Median household income: $25,976
> Median home value: $85,400
> Adults with at least a bachelor’s degree: 13.9%
> Poverty rate: 35.9%

 

22. Libby, Montana

> Median household income: $25,797
> Median home value: $107,000
> Adults with at least a bachelor’s degree: 19.3%
> Poverty rate: 17.4%

21. Mount Olive, North Carolina

> Median household income: $25,727
> Median home value: $83,000
> Adults with at least a bachelor’s degree: 14.1%
> Poverty rate: 34.1%