Special Report

America's Richest (and Poorest) Towns

The Poorest Towns in America

25. Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan 2
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> 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

Muskegon, Michigan
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> 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

Fort Pierce, Florida
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> 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

Libby, Montana
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> 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

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

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