US politicsfromwww.mercurynews.com3 days agoCalifornia tied with Louisiana for highest U.S. poverty rate in U.S., think tank reports17.7% of Californians—about 7 million people—lived in poverty in 2024, tied with Louisiana for the highest state poverty rate.
US politicsfromThe Mercury News2 days agoCalifornia tied with Louisiana for highest U.S. poverty rate in U.S., think tank reportsAbout 7 million Californians (17.7%) lived in poverty in 2024, the highest state rate tied with Louisiana, with policy rollbacks likely to worsen conditions.