Despite being one of the world's wealthiest nations Poverty in the United States is a persistent and complex issue that affects millions of individuals and families.
1. Livonia, Michigan Poverty rate: 4.7% Number of people living below poverty line: 4,416 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 4.5% - 133rd lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $86,331 - 247th highest of 861 cities Total population: 95,294.
2. Leander, Texas Poverty rate: 4.7% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,681 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 4.4% - 125th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $117,090 - 68th highest of 861 cities Total population: 57,696.
3. Mount Prospect, Illinois Poverty rate: 4.7% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,618 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 7.5% - 288th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $92,477 - 200th highest of 861 cities Total population: 56,510.
4. Maple Grove, Minnesota Poverty rate: 4.6% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,233 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 1.3% - 6th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $118,479 - 64th highest of 861 cities Total population: 69,900.
5. Ellicott City, Maryland Poverty rate: 4.6% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,423 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 3.5% - 82nd lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $136,234 - 23rd highest of 861 cities Total population: 74,432.
6. Rocklin, California Poverty rate: 4.6% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,187 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 4.3% - 124th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $106,164 - 107th highest of 861 cities Total population: 70,317.
7. Minnetonka, Minnesota Poverty rate: 4.5% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,409 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 3.4% - 78th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $106,023 - 109th highest of 861 cities Total population: 53,809.
8. Queen Creek, Arizona Poverty rate: 4.5% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,584 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 1.5% - 12th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $111,743 - 85th highest of 861 cities Total population: 57,728.
9. Broomfield, Colorado Poverty rate: 4.4% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,183 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 2.7% - 55th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $107,570 - 98th highest of 861 cities Total population: 72,697.
10. Alpharetta, Georgia Poverty rate: 4.3% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,771 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 2.6% - 47th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $133,920 - 29th highest of 861 cities Total population: 65,187.
11. Edina, Minnesota Poverty rate: 4.3% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,257 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 2.3% - 30th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $115,047 - 72nd highest of 861 cities Total population: 53,059.
12. Eastvale, California Poverty rate: 4.3% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,910 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 5.4% -- 168th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $141,827 - 18th highest of 861 cities Total population: 68,539.
13. Rochester Hills, Michigan Poverty rate: 4.3% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,154 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 3.0% - 59th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $106,398 - 103rd highest of 861 cities Total population: 75,990.
14. Woodbury, Minnesota Poverty rate: 4.2% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,120 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 1.3% - 7th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $114,252 - 74th highest of 861 cities Total population: 74,014.
15. Newton, Massachusetts Poverty rate: 4.2% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,438 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 4.0% - 107th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $164,607 - 8th highest of 861 cities Total population: 88,647.
16. Lee's Summit, Missouri Poverty rate: 4.2% Number of people living below poverty line: 4,208 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 3.9% - 99th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $98,960 - 153rd highest of 861 cities Total population: 100,772.
17. Ankeny, Iowa Poverty rate: 4.2% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,764 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 3.3% - 76th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $92,959 - 190th highest of 861 cities Total population: 66,346.
18. Huntersville, North Carolina Poverty rate: 4.2% Number of people living below poverty line: 2,511 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 3.0% - 62nd lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $102,335 - 134th highest of 861 cities Total population: 60,166.
19. The Villages, Florida Poverty rate: 4.2% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,180 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 0.8% - 3rd lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $67,239 - 414th lowest of 861 cities Total population: 76,415.
20. Flower Mound, Texas Poverty rate: 4.1% Number of people living below poverty line: 3,097 Households receiving SNAP benefits: 1.8% - 17th lowest of 861 cities Median household income: $145,153 - 16th highest of 861 cities Total population: 75,050.
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