Florida and Louisiana among five states set to see the biggest average coronavirus stimulus checks
FAMILIES in five states are set to see the biggest average coronavirus stimulus payouts.
Households in , , , , and may receive a larger check, according to Census data.
The news comes as the outbreak continues to pummel the US economy, resulting mass unemployment, business closures, and overburdened food banks.
examined the US Census Bureau to find out the average stimulus payout per qualifying family in all 50 states and .
The home sales company analyzed the average family size and number of children in each state before comparing that to income distributions within each state.
Ownerly found the average family in Mississippi would get $2,659 and in New Mexico, $2,571.
Louisiana families would receive $2,543 while in Alabama, parents would pocket $2,515 and $2,501 in Florida.
The findings are probably due to the median household income in all five states, say.
Florida, Alabama, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Mississippi reportedly rank 37th, 44th, 46th, 47th, and 50th out of 50 states in terms of income - excluding Washington DC.
The average households earns $43,567 and $53,267 in these low-income states, meaning most families earn well before the $150,000 threshold.
Having lots of children can also up a family's household's Economic Impact Payment check when each child 16 and under brings an additional $500.
New Mexico is one of only six states with more than 2.01 children per household, with Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Alabama averaging between 1.91 and 2 children per household.
Alabama, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Mississippi also have the lowest cost of living expenses in the country, meaning a bigger paycheck would go further in these areas.
The news comes as House Democrats proposed a which would mean single people aged 16+ would get $2,000, married couples who earn less than $260,000 will get $4,000 per month and qualifying families will pocket $500 per child, for up to three children.
If the House and Senate approves this legislation, people would receive their first installment 14 days after the bill is enacted.
Under this plan, Americans can receive the money via direct deposit, check, pre-paid debit card, or significantly, "through an electronic transfer application" on a cellphone.
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