More than half of the poorest rural communities in the United States are located in just two states. These states are:
A) New Hampshire and Vermont
B) New York and New Jersey
C) Oregon and Washington State
D) South Dakota and Texas
E) Maryland and Pennsylvania

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The question asks for the two states where more than half of the poorest rural communities in the United States are located. According to a 2018 report by the USDA, South Dakota and Texas have the highest percentages of persistently poor rural counties, with 62% and 56% respectively. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

More Than Half of the Poorest Rural Communities in the United