| − | Although Mississippi's [[economy]] has traditionally been heavily agriculture-based, the state has experienced some industrial growth in recent years. The economy near the southern coastline of the state was severely disrupted by [[Hurricane Katrina]] in 2005.<ref>http://www.usm.edu/afterkatrina/Baugh.html</ref> Missisippi is currently the most impoverished state in the Union, with 20% of the populace under the poverty line and a $36,000 median salary.<ref>http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/16/news/economy/Americas_wealthiest_states/index.htm</ref> | + | Although Mississippi's [[economy]] has traditionally been heavily agriculture-based, the state has experienced some industrial growth in recent years. The economy near the southern coastline of the state was severely disrupted by [[Hurricane Katrina]] in 2005.<ref>http://www.usm.edu/afterkatrina/Baugh.html</ref> Mississippi is currently the most impoverished state in the Union, with 20% of the populace under the poverty line and a $36,000 median salary.<ref>http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/16/news/economy/Americas_wealthiest_states/index.htm</ref> |