Poverty in Missouri Quiz

For Individuals Concerned About Poverty in Missouri

College of Human Environmental Science, Department of Consumer and Family Economics
University Outreach and Extension, University of Missouri—Columbia

What Do You Know About Poverty in Missouri?

9d. Based on a three year average (2003 to 2005), where does Missouri's poverty rate rank in comparison with poverty rates in other states?

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Missouri ranked 24th with a poverty rate of 11.5% on a three year average (2003 to 2005). New Hampshire had the smallest rate at 5.6% with Mississippi falling last at 18.3%.

Source: http://www.irp.wisc.edu/faqs/faq3/table2.htm

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