12.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over

12.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over poverty in Buncombe County, North Carolina compared

How does Buncombe County, North Carolina compare to other North Carolina and National averages?

  • Buncombe County, North Carolina

    12.8%

  • North Carolina

    11.6% (-9% lower than Buncombe County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    11.6% (-9% lower than Buncombe County, North Carolina)

12.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

12.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 13.1%

    The 2015 13.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 12.3%

    The 2016 decrease to 12.3% from 2015 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 9.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 9.5% from 2016 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 10.2%

    The 2018 increase to 10.2% from 2017 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 11%

    The 2019 increase to 11% from 2018 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 10.3%

    The 2021 decrease to 10.3% from 2019 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.9%

    The 2022 increase to 11.9% from 2021 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 12.8%

    The 2023 increase to 12.8% from 2022 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

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