Rural Poor Are Concentrated[imgbelt img=ersmappoverty.gif]Poverty in rural America is more concentrated than in urban counties. Poor people are more likely to live in counties where a high percentage of people live in poverty.Growth and DevelopmentRural Economy By Tracey Farrigan and Timothy Parker On Jan 30, 2013 Last updated Jul 17, 2019 This map shows all rural counties. Counties in red were high poverty in both 2000 and in the 2006 2010 time period. 3 Share go here. By Tracey Farrigan and Timothy ParkerGrowth and DevelopmentMain Street EconomicsMust-Read 3 Share FacebookTwitterEmail