Poverty Rate in Forsyth County, North Carolina
In Forsyth County, North Carolina, an estimated 56,992 of 378,350 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Forsyth County, North Carolina is 15.1%.
- How many people in Forsyth County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Forsyth County, North Carolina, an estimated 56,992 of 378,350 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Forsyth County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Forsyth County, North Carolina is 17.97% higher than the North Carolina average. In Forsyth County, North Carolina, an estimated 15.1% of 378,350 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Forsyth County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Forsyth County, North Carolina is 19.84% higher than the US average. In Forsyth County, North Carolina, an estimated 15.1% of 378,350 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bethania, North Carolina 11% of 335 people.
- Clemmons, North Carolina 6.8% of 21,136 people.
- Germanton, North Carolina 11.4% of 876 people.
- High Point, North Carolina 15.4% of 108,130 people.
- Kernersville, North Carolina 12.2% of 26,957 people.
Under 18 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
25.8% of 87 thousand people
Under 5 years
32% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
32% of 23 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
23.7% of 65 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
25.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
25.5% of 87 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
12.7% of 229 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
16.6% of 83 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
10.4% of 145 thousand people
60 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
10.3% of 92 thousand people
65 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
9.9% of 66 thousand people
White
7.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
7.8% of 211 thousand people
Black or African American
18.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
18.6% of 99 thousand people
Asian
22.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
22.5% of 9 thousand people
Some other race
44.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
44.1% of 31 thousand people
Two or more races
23% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
23% of 32 thousand people
Hispanic
34.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
34.4% of 60 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
7.6% of 202 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
11.4% of 263 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
26.1% of 22 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
18.1% of 59 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
11.5% of 73 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
4.9% of 109 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
6.7% of 197 thousand people
Employed
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
5.3% of 188 thousand people
Male
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
3.7% of 95 thousand people
Female
7.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
7.1% of 92 thousand people
Unemployed
35.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
35.2% of 9 thousand people
Male
26% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
26% of 4 thousand people
Female
42.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
42.4% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
12.1% of 307 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
2.6% of 137 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
14.7% of 67 thousand people
Did not work
23% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
23% of 103 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
21.1% of 84 thousand people
Male
17.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
17.2% of 37 thousand people
Female
24.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
24.2% of 47 thousand people
18 to 24 years
31.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
31.1% of 9 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
19.7% of 20 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
19.4% of 8 thousand people
45 to 54 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
15.7% of 10 thousand people
55 to 64 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
21.1% of 13 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
21.9% of 12 thousand people
75 years and over
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
17.3% of 10 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
4% of 41 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
33.5% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
39.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
39.2% of 27 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Forsyth County, North Carolina
2023
15.1%
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