Poorest Town in Every State

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May 24, 2016 12:18 pm

Last Updated: January 13, 2020 7:38 am

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21. North Adams, Massachusetts
> Town median household income: $37,654
> State median household income: $69,160
> Town poverty rate: 18.9%
> Town population: 13,563

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22. Benton Harbor, Michigan
> Town median household income: $19,359
> State median household income: $49,847
> Town poverty rate: 47.4%
> Town population: 10,056

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23. Brainerd, Minnesota
> Town median household income: $32,169
> State median household income: $61,481
> Town poverty rate: 24.3%
> Town population: 13,521

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24. Macon, Mississippi
> Town median household income: $18,232
> State median household income: $39,680
> Town poverty rate: 49.9%
> Town population: 2,687

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25. Pine Lawn, Missouri
> Town median household income: $26,632
> State median household income: $48,363
> Town poverty rate: 33.3%
> Town population: 3,335

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