The South's economic boom is masking a harsher reality. It still has several of the poorest states in the nation.
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Five of the 10 states with the lowest rankings in economic activity, health, and innovation potential were in the South, indicating disparities in economic performance.
The six states with the lowest GDP per capita, including Mississippi, West Virginia, and Arkansas, are all in the South, highlighting the economic challenges faced in the region.
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