12. Hartford, Connecticut
Even though Connecticut as a whole is one of the richest US states, the income disparity can’t be ignored. This city almost went bankrupt before the 2018 state bailout and is now still struggling to attain financial stability.
12. Hartford, Connecticut
11. Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham used to be a growing industrial center for iron and steel. However, it shifted to other industries, such as medicine, insurance, and banking, which led to huge economic inequalities. Roughly one-quarter of the population here lives under the poverty line.
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11. Birmingham, Alabama
