Poorest Big Cities In Usa. Census bureau data, cited by the brookings institution, found that the 50 largest american cities had significantly higher income gaps between rich and poor when compared to cities. In little rock, 9.8% of poor residents live.

Census bureau data, cited by the brookings institution, found that the 50 largest american cities had significantly higher income gaps between rich and poor when compared to cities. The 18.6% concentrated poverty rate in hot springs is by far the highest of any of the six metropolitan areas in the state.