Here is are the results, based on the national literacy survey, 2006. The 10 least literate cities are:
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Cities with some of the lowest literacy rates in the US include Detroit, Michigan; Newark, New Jersey; and Bakersfield, California. These cities face challenges such as poverty, educational disparities, and limited access to resources that contribute to lower literacy levels.
The literacy rates in the US and Canada are significantly higher than the world average. In the US, the literacy rate is around 99%, while in Canada it is around 99%. The world average literacy rate is estimated to be around 86%.
According to recent data, Vermont has one of the lowest crime rates in the US, with relatively low rates of violent crime and property crime.
Detroit, Michigan had the lowest White population among the ten largest cities in the US.
Statistic about literacy rate in the US by race has been found only for the years 2003 and 2009 The percentage of adults lacking basic literacy were: (2003) Hispanic 44% Black 24% Asian/Pacific Islander 14% White 7% The percentage of adults lacking basic literacy were (2009) Asian/Pacific Islander: 49% White: 46% Hispanic: 22% Black: 17%
Some of the cities in the US with the highest murder rates include St. Louis, Detroit, Baltimore, New Orleans, and Memphis. These cities often face challenges related to poverty, gang violence, and limited access to resources which contribute to higher crime rates.