Louisiana Makes List Of Lowest Median Family Incomes

According to a new study by 24/7 Wall St. Louisiana has landed at number 5 in lowest median family incomes in the United States.

The study adjusted for each state's cost of living and other major factors. The household income range in Louisiana for a family to be considered middle income is $22,916 to $112,915.

Below is a list of states ranked highest to lowest in the 24/7 Wall St. study. Looks like Massachusetts got the over-all highest household income on the list. And, our neighbor Mississippi scored the over-all lowest. Louisiana didn't do much better than dead last. Earning just over 4 grand more than Mississippi.

10 States with the Lowest Median Family Income

1. Mississippi -- $57,380
2. West Virginia -- $57,718
3. Arkansas -- $58,080
4. New Mexico -- $58,760
5. Louisiana -- $61,847
6. Kentucky -- $62,228
7. Alabama -- $63,837
8. Oklahoma -- $64,082
9. Tennessee -- $65,656
10. South Carolina -- $65,742

10 States with the Highest Median Family Income

1. Massachusetts -- $101,548
2. Maryland -- $101,437
3. New Jersey -- $101,404
4. Connecticut -- $98,100
5. Hawaii -- $95,448
6. New Hampshire -- $93,930
7. Alaska -- $89,847
8. Minnesota -- $89,039
9. Colorado -- $88,955
10. Virginia -- $88,929