1) What the poorest county in America is.
Arguable, but Buffalo and Shannon counties in South Dakota are probably the best option. Extraordinary poverty rates, extraordinarily low incomes, extraordinarily high unemployment. Lots of homes without even plumbing.
2) What the richest county in America is. (Orange?)
Much more arguable. Options include Marin, CA; Rockland, NY; and Douglas, CO.
Would also add Fairfax & Louden VA to that list and I would say Nassau County, NY instead of Rockland Co.
I'm basing this on Census figures.
hmmm I just took a look at it. Per Capita Income and Household Median income, Nassau is higher than Rockland. Personal per Capita Income, Rockland is a bit higher than Nassau. Can't figure out why personal per capita income is higher in Rockland, while Per capita income is higher in Nassau ( I understand the differences regarding bewteen per capita income & household income)
