California's average of 5.97 million residents living in poverty between 2020-2023 still keeps it at No. 1 among states, representing a significant concern despite slight improvements.
While California saw the largest numerical drop in poverty among states, the 15% decrease over four years was the seventh-smallest percentage drop, indicating slow progress.
From 2017 to 2019, California experienced a reduction of 1.09 million impoverished residents, contributing to 12% of the nation’s total decline in poverty, but still lagging on percentage metrics.
Despite some reductions, California's challenge remains with a large population still affected by poverty, emphasizing the complexity of addressing financial hardships amidst high living costs.
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