15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Burke County, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over

15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Burke County, North Carolina

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

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

  • Burke County, North Carolina

    15.5%

  • North Carolina

    11.6% (-25% lower than Burke County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    11.6% (-25% lower than Burke County, North Carolina)

15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Burke County, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Burke County, North Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 15.7%

    The 2015 15.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 16.1%

    The 2016 increase to 16.1% from 2015 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 17.3%

    The 2017 increase to 17.3% from 2016 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 12.4%

    The 2018 decrease to 12.4% from 2017 represents a -4.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 16.8%

    The 2019 increase to 16.8% from 2018 represents a 4.4% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 12.9%

    The 2021 decrease to 12.9% from 2019 represents a -3.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 10.1%

    The 2022 decrease to 10.1% from 2021 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 15.5%

    The 2023 increase to 15.5% from 2022 represents a 5.4% increase YoY.

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