10 Poorest States in America

In this article, we look at the 10 poorest states in America. You can see how we ranked these states and read our detailed analysis on poverty in the United States by heading over to the 25 Poorest States in America.

10. Georgia

Poverty Rate: 13.1%

Population aged between 18 and 24 with college or associate degree: 37.3%

Population aged 25 and above with bachelor’s degree: 20.9%

Score: 1.52

Georgia is the eighth most populous state in the United States, that is known for hosting the Masters Golf Tournament, and for being home to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. In 2021, an estimated 13.1% of the population lived in poverty, 37.3% of the age group considered held a college or associate degree, and just 20.9% of those aged 25 or above had a bachelor’s degree.