These Are America’s Poorest States, Ranked
#4: Louisiana
Median income per household: $49, 469
Rate of poverty: 19%
Louisiana ranks as the fourth poorest U.S. state, grappling with an 8.8% unemployment rate, over 25% of children living in poverty, and a severe opioid crisis. Despite incomes above the poverty line, one-third of households can’t afford basic living costs, according to the Louisiana Association of United Ways.
To live comfortably in Louisiana, a family of four needs $69,732 annually. Yet, the state’s median household income falls short, remaining below $50,000, highlighting the significant financial challenges many residents face.
