Poverty Rates Accross USA

https://m.stacker.news/46538

Southern U.S. Generally More Poor

U.S. poverty rates were relatively higher in the South. Many of the states with the highest poverty rates, including New Mexico (18.2%), Mississippi (17.8%), Louisiana (16.9%), Arkansas (15.9%), and Kentucky (15.8%), are characterized by large rural areas which are historically poorer than urban areas

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121 sats \ 1 reply \ @TheMorningStar 18 Aug

By looking at this chart, I can see that there are at least two USAs..The north one that I have known from forever, the authentic one that I come to see today.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter OP 18 Aug

Indeed! You make a big point. That's why I've posted it here. When I just looked at it, I was surprised because I always thought USA to be rich everywhere.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Akg10s33 18 Aug

The meaning of the word poor in a world power like the United States... is quite relative and living in the south for some reason in various parts of the world tends to be taken as a poor or backward area... but that is not the case... I have the complete certainty that there are no needs... I have always wanted to go to the United States... 🏃🏃

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter OP 18 Aug

Good luck! It's just a representation of state wise poverty rates. But when you look at global rates. There are many countries which goes beyond 50%.

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @Silent_Hodler 19 Aug

Whoa! the north/south divide is pretty clear!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter OP 19 Aug

Yes. It's evident. Can you confirm any reasons for this divide?

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @16d86e9daa 18 Aug

i believe New Mexico has a relatively small economy with fewer job opportunities, particularly in high-paying industries. The state’s economy is heavily reliant on sectors such as government, military, and oil and gas, which can be volatile.

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bazoobtc 18 Aug

Would be interesting to see how this correlates with Bitcoin adoption in each state on the individual level. I say individual level since the launch of Bitcoin ETFs will probably skew the numbers heavily to NY because of Wall Street

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 18 Aug

Im not surprised the south has a higher poverty rate.

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @Msd0457890 18 Aug

Can someone explain to me how poverty exists in one of the countries with the largest economy in Latin America? How is it leading to recession and rising unemployment?