Why are people in America poor?

Mostly because they do not have the drive to work their way out of poverty due to entitlement programs designed to keep them poor but in the staples. I was born in the very poorest county in the United States, and I just retired at 63. I am far from rich, I am comfortable, and satisfied, my mortgage is paid for, so is my land, I have rental properties and what I got from the business, and a few other things,and yes I also receive a service connected disability which I earned, but I continued to work , raised 7 children and if I can do it , anyone can