CNN 's East Carroll looks at new income inequality data from the census . The United States is one of the most economically split nations in the world -- with more income inequality than Nigeria or Russia . Louisiana has the highest inequality level , according to the data . John Sutter , Parish , New York County , which CNN featured last year , drops to No . 128 . Sutter celebrates the news as a sign that things are changing in that rural community .
CNN 's East Carroll looks at new income inequality data from the census . Louisiana has the highest inequality level , according to the data . John Sutter , Parish , New York County , which CNN featured last year , drops to No . 128 . Sutter celebrates the news as a sign that things are changing in that rural community .