Poverty and Economic Conditions in States

The video highlights the 10 poorest states in the U.S. in 2023, discussing factors like poverty rates, unemployment, education, and federal dependency. It covers Mississippi, Louisiana, West Virginia, New Mexico, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Nevada, and Michigan, exploring their unique challenges and economic conditions. The video also addresses homelessness and related laws in the U.S.

What is the poverty rate in Mississippi, the poorest state in the U.S.?

• 15.4%

• 19.4%

• 22.4%

• 25.4%

Which state is last in the nation for income gap by gender?

• New Mexico

• Mississippi

• West Virginia

• Louisiana

What percentage of New Mexico's residents live in poverty?

• 22%

• 20%

• 18%

• 15%

Which state did the United Nations visit to study poverty conditions similar to those abroad?

• Alabama

• South Carolina

• Kentucky

• Arkansas

What is the poverty rate in Arkansas?

• 14.0%

• 16.0%

• 18.0%

• 20.0%

Which state has a poverty rate of 16.9% and struggles with paycheck-to-paycheck living?

• Kentucky

• South Carolina

• Nevada

• Michigan

What is the unemployment rate in Nevada, the state with the worst unemployment in the country?

• 8.12%

• 5.12%

• 6.12%

• 7.12%

Which state ranks as the 10th poorest in America?

• Nevada

• Michigan

• South Carolina

• Kentucky

What is the estimated number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2022?

• 682,462

• 482,462

• 582,462

• 782,462

Which state is noted for having varying levels of wealth, with cities like Las Vegas and Reno?

• Nevada

• Michigan

• South Carolina

• Kentucky