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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Walters: California's sky-high costs afford it highest poverty label again

California's high living costs produce a poverty rate well above the national average, leaving millions struggling with housing, food, fuel, and utilities.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

California tied with Louisiana for highest U.S. poverty rate in U.S., think tank reports

17.7% of Californians—about 7 million people—lived in poverty in 2024, tied with Louisiana for the highest state poverty rate.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

California tied with Louisiana for highest U.S. poverty rate in U.S., think tank reports

About 7 million Californians (17.7%) lived in poverty in 2024, the highest state rate tied with Louisiana, with policy rollbacks likely to worsen conditions.
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