4 Out of the 5 Poorest Counties in the U.S. are in South Dakota
With its population rising and prosperity thriving in much of the state, South Dakota appears to be on the uptick. However, some new stats paint a bleak picture for a number of counties in the Mount Rushmore State.
According to World Population Review, not only does South Dakota have the poorest county in the U.S., but it's also home to six of the ten poorest in the entire nation.
Where is the poorest county in the U.S.? According to World Population Review, it's Todd County, South Dakota.
Todd County is located in South-Central South Dakota, west of the Missouri River. Its population is estimated at 9,232 and is located entirely within the Rosebud Indian Reservation. The latest data from World Population Review shows that Todd County has a 60.49% poverty rate.
Other South Dakota Counites that made the list include, Mellette County, Jackson County, Ziebach County, Oglala Lakota County, and Corson County.
Here's a look at the top-ten poorest:
| County | State | Poverty Rate | Poverty | 2023 Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd County | SD | 60.49% | 5,584 | 9,232 |
| Mellette County | SD | 55.46% | 1,042 | 1,879 |
| Jackson County | SD | 52.85% | 1,448 | 2,740 |
| Ziebach County | SD | 51.44% | 1,181 | 2,296 |
| Presidio County | TX | 48.31% | 2,717 | 5,624 |
| Oglala Lakota County | SD | 47.95% | 6,569 | 13,699 |
| Corson County | SD | 47.81% | 1,844 | 3,857 |
| Quitman County | MS | 44.90% | 2,497 | 5,561 |
| Zavala County | TX | 44.24% | 4,011 | 9,067 |
| Holmes County | MS | 44.08% | 7,202 | 16,340 |
To see the full list of the poorest counties in the United States, check out the article from the World Population Review Website.
Story Source: World Population Review Website
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