1. Mississippi. Known as the birthplace of Blues music and the namesake of the Mississippi River, Mississippi has been ranked as the poorest state in America. With a total poverty rate of 19.6%, Mississippis rate is far above the national average rate of 10.5%.

What two states are the poorest?

Orissa, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh are the three poorest states in India with their people living below the poverty line being 47, 42 and 37 per cent respectively.

Which state is in the most poverty?

States, federal district, and territoriesRankState2019 Poverty rate (percent of persons in poverty)-United States10.5%1New Hampshire7.3%2Utah8.9%3Maryland9.0%50 more rows

What is the most expensive state to live in?

Hawaii There may be no more breathtaking a place than the Aloha State, but prices in Hawaii, Americas most expensive state, will take your breath away, too.

Which is poorest country in Asia?

Poorest Asian Countries 2021North Korea. Based on available data, North Korea is the poorest country in Asia, with a per capita GDP of just $651. Nepal. Nepal is the second-poorest country in Asia. Tajikistan. Yemen. Kyrgyzstan. Cambodia. Myanmar. Syria.More items

Where does the US rank in poverty?

The United States has the fourth-highest poverty rate of 17.8%.

What state is the cheapest to buy a house?

Mississippi. Mississippi is the cheapest state to buy a home in with a median home value of $114,500. West Virginia. West Virginia is the second-cheapest state to buy a home. Arkansas. Arkansass median home value is about $123,300, the third-lowest in the country. Oklahoma. Kentucky. Indiana. Alabama. Ohio.More items