These States Have the Highest Poverty Rates in America

Maine

Maine has a poverty rate of 10.9%. The pine tree state is actually the world’s leading paper pulp producer. However, the demand for paper had been dwindling over recent years because of the digital age.

Portland, Maine’s biggest city has a high rate of homelessness. The rate had a record-breaking high when the COVID-19 pandemic started, which had greatly affected the economy.