Poverty Rate in Gaston County, North Carolina
In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 25,397 of 231,247 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina is 11%.
- How many people in Gaston County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 25,397 of 231,247 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina is 14.06% lower than the North Carolina average. In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.0% of 231,247 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina is 12.7% lower than the US average. In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.0% of 231,247 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alexis, North Carolina 3% of 570 people.
- Belmont, North Carolina 10.3% of 14,163 people.
- Bessemer City, North Carolina 14.2% of 5,463 people.
- Charlotte, North Carolina 11.7% of 860,583 people.
- Cherryville, North Carolina 13.7% of 5,918 people.
Some other race
34.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Gaston County, North Carolina
2021
34.3% of 5 thousand people
Asian
3.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
3.7% of 3 thousand people
White
9.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
9.7% of 157 thousand people
Black or African American
20.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
20.4% of 44 thousand people
Two or more races
20.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
20.1% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
26.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
26.6% of 24 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
9.6% of 154 thousand people
Under 18 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
18.2% of 53 thousand people
Under 5 years
19.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
19.4% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
17.8% of 39 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
18.2% of 53 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
12% of 143 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
13.7% of 50 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
11.1% of 93 thousand people
60 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
12% of 55 thousand people
65 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
12.4% of 39 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
11.2% of 163 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
28.4% of 17 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
15.1% of 46 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
8.1% of 54 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
4.7% of 46 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
6.2% of 121 thousand people
Employed
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
5.1% of 117 thousand people
Male
4.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
4.6% of 60 thousand people
Female
5.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
5.6% of 57 thousand people
Unemployed
44.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
44.2% of 4 thousand people
Male
36.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
36.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
52% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
52% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
12.2% of 187 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
2.2% of 89 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
15.4% of 36 thousand people
Did not work
24.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
24.5% of 63 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
23.8% of 44 thousand people
Male
22.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
22.9% of 21 thousand people
Female
24.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
24.6% of 23 thousand people
18 to 24 years
32.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
32.6% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
14.6% of 9 thousand people
35 to 44 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
17.6% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
30% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
30% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
29.4% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
29.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
29.2% of 6 thousand people
75 years and over
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
17.9% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
2.5% of 20 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
30.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
30.7% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
48.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
48.4% of 15 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Gaston County, North Carolina
2023
13.3%
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