Poverty in North Dakota

1 in 8 is 12.3% of the state's population. 

$22,050 annual income is $1838 per month.

2011's poverty rate for a family of four was set at $22,350.

These are poverty guidelines are set by the US Health and Human Services to determine eligibility for support programs.

Despite an economy that has performed better than much of the country, nearly a third of North Dakotans are considered poor or low-income. According to new data from the U.S. Census, 13 percent of North Dakotans are poor. In the Minot area, which benefits significantly from the state’s oil boom, it is 14.6 percent poor and 29.3 percent poor or low-income. (Grand Forks Herald, 12/16/11) 

 (Photo courtesy of AP)

Persons below poverty level, percent, 2006-2010: 10.7% Bismarck, 12.3% North Dakota

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