Politics · the U.S. · October 18, 2026
From Axios
Data: U.S. Census ; Map: Erin Davis/Axios California and Louisiana have something surprising in common: Both have among the nation's highest poverty rates when the cost of living is factored in, according to Census Bureau data. Why it matters: Southern states dominate America's traditional poverty rankings.
Reported by Axios, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at Axios →