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Louisiana poverty rate hits 1 in 5 residents as Census data reveals income gap

WBRZ Baton Rouge

Sep 17, 2026

Louisiana poverty rate hits 1 in 5 residents as Census data reveals income gap

BATON ROUGE --- New Census Bureau data shows Louisiana has the highest poverty rate in the nation, with one in five residents living below the poverty line. The data, released Tues…

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Louisiana poverty rate hits 1 in 5 residents as Census data reveals income gap

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