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The 30 states with the widest gap between the rich and poor

Income distribution in these states varies greatly

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João Curro
12/05/2025 14:00 ‧ 3 days ago | StarsInsider

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Inequality of income is very much present across the US, but in some states the gap between the rich and the poor is more pronounced than in others.

Estimations made using US Census data allow for Gini coefficients to be calculated. A Gini score is an index measure where 0 represents the top of equality when it comes to income distribution, and 100 represents the maximum level of inequality.

In this gallery, you'll find the top 30 states where the greatest income inequality. Click on.

All amounts are in USD.

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