Yes. Many states in the South and Southwest recorded some of the nation’s highest poverty rates in 2024. The national rate was roughly 12%, but several states in these regions exceeded that. For example, New Mexico’s rate was 16.5%, Oklahoma’s was about 15%, and Texas’ rate was over 13%.
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