> if you intersect the US's population with its per capita income..." Both the average and median income in the US are fairly high by world standards. As far

> if you intersect the US's population with its per capita income..." Both the average and median income in the US are fairly high by world standards. As far as being poor, poor people in the US typically have a car and one or more TVs. (Yes, there are exceptions. However, it's also nearly impossible to get many US homeless to use housing that is provided.)