California had the nation’s fifth-highest Gini inequality score in 2021.
And the top three were also states with better-earning jobs — Washington, D.C., New York and Connecticut.By the way, Florida had the seventh-highest inequality, and Texas was No. 17. Both have below-average household incomes.
So, let’s peek at 2021’s extremes in household incomes. You’ll see several states have inequality headaches. Note that Texas was No. 24 at $66,963 and Florida was No. 37 at $63,062 vs. $69,717 earned nationally.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
California's tomato farmers are getting squeezed by water crisis as growing costs continues to rise | CNNFewer tomatoes were grown this year as rising interest rates, inflation and the crushing drought squeezed farmers who saw their margins sliced and diced. While the cost of growing tomatoes rises, it's ultimately hitting consumers in the wallet, too.
Read more »
Microsoft’s AR glasses aren’t cutting it with US soldiers, says leaked report“The devices would have gotten us killed,” one tester reportedly said.
Read more »
'You don't want to live anymore.' California's seniors living in poverty struggle without retirement savingsCalifornia lawmakers are hoping to address the growing population of seniors in the state by trying to find more affordable housing options.
Read more »
Pakistan summons US envoy over Biden's nuclear remarksUS President Joe Biden has called Pakistan 'one of the most dangerous nations' during a private Democratic Party fundraiser in California.
Read more »
Why California drivers hate colorful carsOnly 17% of California autos are in the “colorful” category, the lowest among the states and below the 22% U.S. share.
Read more »
In the Pacific Northwest, summer-like vibes give rise to fire-weather fearsRed flag warnings were in effect from the California-Oregon line to the U.S. border with Canada.
Read more »