- Age
- 65 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina
65 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina
2023
10.3% of 59 thousand people
65 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
10.3%
North Carolina
10.9% (6% higher than Buncombe County, North Carolina)
National average
11.3% (10% higher than Buncombe County, North Carolina)
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Historical Timeline
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Buncombe County, North Carolina historical data
2011 - 40.5%
The 2011 40.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 44.5%
The 2012 increase to 44.5% from 2011 represents a 4.0% increase YoY.
2013 - 32.9%
The 2013 decrease to 32.9% from 2012 represents a -11.6% decrease YoY.
2014 - 16%
The 2014 decrease to 16% from 2013 represents a -16.9% decrease YoY.
2015 - 5.2%
The 2015 decrease to 5.2% from 2014 represents a -10.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 9.1%
The 2016 increase to 9.1% from 2015 represents a 3.9% increase YoY.
2017 - 7.7%
The 2017 decrease to 7.7% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 9.4%
The 2018 increase to 9.4% from 2017 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2019 - 10.6%
The 2019 increase to 10.6% from 2018 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2021 - 10.8%
The 2021 increase to 10.8% from 2019 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2022 - 10.2%
The 2022 decrease to 10.2% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2023 - 10.3%
The 2023 increase to 10.3% from 2022 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
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