Poverty Drops But Gaps Persist | New Orleans News

Poverty in the U.S. dipped to 10.2% in 2025, but 34.5 million people still struggle — with Louisiana at a staggering 19.7%. Meanwhile, child poverty hit a record low (13.4%) and Hispanic poverty fell to 13.9%, showing progress for vulnerable groups. Median household income rose 2.6% to $87,460, with Black households gaining 4.8% — though the bottom 10% saw no wage growth. Women now earn 83.9% of what men do, a small but meaningful step forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.fox8live.com/2026/09/15/louisiana-has-highest-poverty-rate-nation-nearly-double-national-average/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9398444fa17cede Report issues to [email protected].