10 Poorest Cities in Every State in the US

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In this article, we look at the 10 poorest cities in every state in the US. To see our detailed analysis where we identify the poorest city in each state of the United States, you can head to the 50 Poorest Cities in Every State in the US.

10. Ames, Iowa

Poverty Rate: 29.3%

Ames is located about 30 miles north of Des Moines. It is the poorest city in the state of Iowa with a poverty rate of 29.3% in 2021 according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey (ACS). The household median income of Ames was estimated to be $54,339.

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