The poorest large cities in the United States-the cities in which the highest percentage of the population is living in poverty-are:

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The "rust belt" cities of the Midwest, such as Cleveland and Detroit, have been struggling with poverty due to a decline in manufacturing jobs and other economic factors. According to a recent report by the United States Census Bureau, the poverty rates in Cleveland and Detroit are both above 30%, making them among the poorest large cities in the country. New York and Boston have lower poverty rates, as do Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale.

The Poorest Large Cities in the United States-The Cities in Which