These Are America’s Poorest States, Ranked
#9: South Carolina
Median income per household: $53, 199
Rate of poverty: 13.8%
South Carolina, known for its stunning beaches like Myrtle Beach, attracts millions, yet grapples with rising income inequality. Despite its allure, many locals can’t afford the leisure its beauties offer.
The state ranks low for family-raising, hindered by affordability, on WalletHub. It struggles with one of the nation’s highest eviction rates, due to soaring housing prices against stagnant wages, setting the median home value at $204,967.
