The South's economic boom is masking a harsher reality. It still has several of the poorest states in the nation.

Sat, 07/27/2024 - 06:08

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• Americans are flocking to the South for jobs, lower taxes, and more affordable housing.
• But by some economic measures, the South has some of the poorest states in the nation.
• The six states with the lowest GDP per capita are all in the South.

The future of the US economy might be in the South — but some states in the region are at risk of being left behind.

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The South's economic boom is masking a harsher reality. It still has several of…