States With Lowest Poverty Rates (2023)
New Hampshire, Utah, and Minnesota consistently have the lowest poverty rates. Low poverty correlates with strong employment and higher education levels.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | State | Poverty Rate | Median Income | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 7.1% | $74,815 | 2.4% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 6.6% | $75,670 | 2.2% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 11.9% | $57,917 | 3.1% |
| 4 | Washington | 6.4% | $94,952 | 3.2% |
| 5 | Virginia | 6.8% | $90,974 | 2.7% |
| 6 | Vermont | 5.7% | $78,024 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Utah | 5.7% | $91,750 | 2.4% |
| 8 | Texas | 10.5% | $76,292 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Tennessee | 9.9% | $67,097 | 2.9% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 7.4% | $72,421 | 2.0% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 10.1% | $66,818 | 3.0% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 7.0% | $86,372 | 3.7% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 8.1% | $76,081 | 3.3% |
| 14 | Oregon | 7.3% | $80,426 | 3.3% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 11.1% | $63,603 | 3.0% |
| 16 | Ohio | 9.2% | $69,680 | 3.1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 6.2% | $75,949 | 1.9% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 9.4% | $69,904 | 3.0% |
| 19 | New York | 9.8% | $84,578 | 3.9% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 13.7% | $62,125 | 3.4% |
| 21 | New Jersey | 7.0% | $101,050 | 4.1% |
| 22 | New Hampshire | 4.4% | $95,628 | 2.2% |
| 23 | Nevada | 9.0% | $75,561 | 4.3% |
| 24 | Nebraska | 6.7% | $74,985 | 2.0% |
| 25 | Montana | 7.1% | $69,922 | 2.3% |
| 26 | Missouri | 8.4% | $68,920 | 2.6% |
| 27 | Mississippi | 14.3% | $54,915 | 3.4% |
| 28 | Minnesota | 5.5% | $87,556 | 2.7% |
| 29 | Michigan | 8.8% | $71,149 | 3.6% |
| 30 | Massachusetts | 6.6% | $101,341 | 3.5% |
| 31 | Maryland | 6.3% | $101,652 | 3.3% |
| 32 | Maine | 6.5% | $71,773 | 2.4% |
| 33 | Louisiana | 14.2% | $60,023 | 3.7% |
| 34 | Kentucky | 11.8% | $62,417 | 2.9% |
| 35 | Kansas | 7.7% | $72,639 | 2.6% |
| 36 | Iowa | 6.9% | $73,147 | 2.4% |
| 37 | Indiana | 8.4% | $70,051 | 2.7% |
| 38 | Illinois | 8.2% | $81,702 | 3.8% |
| 39 | Idaho | 7.0% | $74,636 | 2.3% |
| 40 | Hawaii | 6.9% | $98,317 | 3.0% |
| 41 | Georgia | 9.9% | $74,664 | 3.2% |
| 42 | Florida | 8.9% | $71,711 | 2.8% |
| 43 | District of Columbia | 10.7% | $106,287 | 4.6% |
| 44 | Delaware | 7.3% | $82,855 | 3.1% |
| 45 | Connecticut | 6.8% | $93,760 | 3.7% |
| 46 | Colorado | 5.9% | $92,470 | 3.0% |
| 47 | California | 8.4% | $96,334 | 4.1% |
| 48 | Arkansas | 11.5% | $58,773 | 3.0% |
| 49 | Arizona | 8.9% | $76,872 | 3.1% |
| 50 | Alaska | 6.8% | $89,336 | 3.6% |
| 51 | Alabama | 11.3% | $62,027 | 2.8% |
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Rankings based on American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. All 50 states and DC included.