Connecticut

Connecticut may boast the highest rate of school enrollment and the nation’s highest per capita income, but beneath this facade of prosperity lies a stark reality of income inequality. The state grapples with the unfortunate distinction of having the most unequal incomes in the country.

The top 1% of earners in Connecticut rake in a staggering 41 times the income of their fellow residents, perpetuating a troubling trend of the rich getting richer while the majority grapples with income disparities. It’s like the tale of the ever-expanding slice of New Haven pizza – delicious for some but leaving others feeling they could use a little more on their plate.