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Where is poverty in Arkansas?

 

 

The map above shows how poverty is distributed in Arkansas. Darker counties have greater levels of poverty than lighter counties. In the poorest counties - those shaded dark green - 1 in 3 residents live at or below 125% of the federal poverty level and qualify for legal aid. The poorest counties in Arkansas are:

  • Bradley
  • Chicot
  • Crittenden
  • Desha
  • Lafayette
  • Lee
  • Mississippi
  • Monroe
  • Phillips
  • Searcy
  • St. Francis
  • Woodruff

(data obtained from the 2000 Census, map created using GoogleEarth)

 

 



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