The 5 Richest, Poorest US States

The median household income in the US climbed more between 2014 and 2016 than in any other two-year period on record. But that doesn't mean all Americans shared equally in the gains. Maryland residents enjoy a median household income that is almost twice that of people in Mississippi, per 24/7 Wall St. Here are the richest and poorest states based on typical income:

Richest:

1. Maryland: $78,945
2. Alaska: $76,440
3. New Jersey: $76,126
4. Massachusetts: $75,297
5. Hawaii: $74,511

Poorest:

1. Mississippi: $41,754
2. West Virginia: $43,385
3. Arkansas: $44,334
4. Louisiana: $45,146
5. Alabama: $46,257

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