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Which Way, L.A.?

San Bernardino Right behind Detroit in Poverty

The Census Bureau's annual American Community Survey has grim news for the Inland Empire. After Detroit, San Bernardino is the poorest big city in the United States. More than one third of residents, 34.6 percent, are below the poverty line. That's $22,000 a year for a family of four and $11,000 for an individual.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The Census Bureau's annual American Community Survey has grim news for the Inland Empire. After Detroit, San Bernardino is the poorest big city in the United States. More than one third of residents, 34.6 percent, are below the poverty line. That's $22,000 a year for a family of four and $11,000 for an individual.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sonya Geis

    Senior Managing Editor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Marlene Merrill

    Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County

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    California Lutheran University

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