Poverty in the U.S.: The Poorest Towns in Every State

Devil’s Lake, North Dakota

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Median Household Income: $49,791
Poverty Rate: 17.1%
Population: 7,313
Median Home Value: $96,600

Devils Lake, despite its seemingly decent median household income, faces some unique economic challenges when compared to many other areas within the state and the nation as a whole. While it may appear to be doing reasonably well in terms of median household income, it’s important to contextualize this figure within the broader economic landscape.

The state of Devils Lake’s median household income, although it may appear satisfactory on the surface, actually falls short when compared to the state average, which stands at over $61,000.