Here Are The 10 Poorest Towns In Maine
Michelle
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The Pine Tree State’s landscape is dotted with some impressive coastal homes, but even in our lovely state, there are towns in Maine affected by poverty. But the economic landscape isn’t quite as lovely in all areas of the state. Based on the Census.gov 2014 American Community Survey, 14.1% of individuals in the state are living below the poverty level in the poorest towns in Maine. That number is lower than the 15.9% of individuals in the United States living below the poverty level, but it’s a staggering number nonetheless. To be more specific, here is a roundup of the poorest towns in Maine, here defined as the towns with the highest percentage of the population living in Maine below the poverty level. This information has been gathered from ZipAtlas and will be updated after the next Census.
It’s important to keep in mind that these places still hold much of the natural beauty that comes with being in Maine. To remind our readers of this, we’ve also included photos that illustrate this.
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