Map Reveals States Where Youth Are Most at Risk

Map reveals states where youth are most at risk

New research from WalletHub has looked into which states have the most 18 to 24-year-olds disconnected from schools and jobs.

California mid-pack for at-risk population, 18 to 24

FAIRFIELD — California ranked 39th among the nation's states and District Columbia with the most at-risk young adults.

WalletHub Study Highlights States with the Most At-Risk Youth in 2025

A recent study by WalletHub has shed light on the states with the most at-risk youth in 2025, revealing concerning disparities in youth welfare across the United States. With 13% of young Americans neither working nor in school, the study underscores the heightened risks of poverty and violence facing this demographic. WalletHub’s analysis compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 15 key indicators, including the share of discon…

Louisiana Youth in Crisis - State Ranks Dead Last Nationally

Louisiana leads the nation in at-risk youth with 16.6% of young adults disconnected from work and school. New WalletHub data reveals troubling trends. Continue reading…

WalletHub Study Reveals States with the Most At-Risk Youth in 2025

A recent study by WalletHub has identified the states with the most at-risk youth in 2025, shedding light on the challenges faced by young Americans who are neither working nor in school. The study, which compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 15 key indicators, found that Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico have the highest proportions of at-risk youth. These indicators include the share of disconnected youth, labor force pa…

WalletHub: New Jersey is the state with the least at-risk youth in 2025 - WRNJ Radio

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is the state with the least at-risk youth in 2025, according to a study done by WalletHub. With 13% of young Americans neither working nor in school, exposing them to greater risk of poverty and violence, the personal-finance website WalletHub Wednesday released its report on 2025‘s States with the Most At-Risk Youth. To determine where young Americans are not faring as well as others in their age group, especially in a y…