Mississippi, America’s poorest state
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi has been named the poorest state in the union according to 24/7 Wall St.
Median household income in the magnolia state was said to be $39,680, well below the national average of $53,657…
…The three richest states were Maryland, New Jersey and Alaska.
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9/21/15
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