Census reports lower income and higher poverty rates among Southern states

More than 80 percent of all U.S. counties had median household income below the $51,425 national average from 2005 to 2009.
And nearly 60 percent of all counties experienced poverty rates higher than the national average.

Median household income, 2005-2009 county estimates Poverty rate, 2005-2009 county estimates

Less $25k $40k $50k $65k More Less 12% 18% 25% 40% More
U.S. average: $51,425 U.S. average: 13.5%

SOURCE: Census Bureau, 5-year American Community Survey AP

Census reports lower income and higher poverty rates among Southern states
More than 80 percent of all U.S. counties had median household income below the $51,425 national average from 2005 to 2009.
And nearly 60 percent of all counties experienced poverty rates higher than the national average.

Median household income, 2005-2009 county estimates Poverty rate, 2005-2009 county estimates

Less $25k $40k $50k $65k More Less 12% 18% 25% 40% More
U.S. average: $51,425 U.S. average: 13.5%

SOURCE: Census Bureau, 5-year American Community Survey AP

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