Highest poverty rate, US cities · 2010
US cities with the highest share of residents below the federal poverty line (2023 ACS). University, Mississippi leads at 100.0%. 6,641 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Lowest poverty rate, US cities →UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest poverty rate?
University, Mississippi ranks #1 with 100.0% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by poverty rate?
University, Mississippi, Kaser, New York, Kiryas Joel, New York, Mila Doce, Texas, New Square, New York.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,641 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is poverty rate measured?
Share of people with income below the federal poverty line. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).