States Where the Most Children Live in Poverty

Special Report

May 19, 2022 5:00 pm

Last Updated: May 31, 2022 11:57 am

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15. Ohio
> Child poverty rate: 19.1%
> Median family income, households with children: $72,130 (21st lowest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 5.7% (19th highest)

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14. Arizona
> Child poverty rate: 20.0%
> Median family income, households with children: $69,758 (14th lowest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 5.9% (16th highest)

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The Income a Family Needs to Cover Normal Living Expenses in Every State

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13. North Carolina
> Child poverty rate: 20.0%
> Median family income, households with children: $68,688 (13th lowest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 6.1% (13th highest)

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12. Texas
> Child poverty rate: 20.0%
> Median family income, households with children: $71,693 (18th lowest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 7.0% (5th highest)

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11. Georgia
> Child poverty rate: 20.1%
> Median family income, households with children: $70,326 (16th lowest)
> Share of households with children receiving SNAP benefits: 6.5% (8th highest)

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