19.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

Under 5 years

19.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

Under 5 years poverty in Gaston County, North Carolina compared

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

  • Gaston County, North Carolina

    19.4%

  • North Carolina

    18.4% (-5% lower than Gaston County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    16.8% (-13% lower than Gaston County, North Carolina)

19.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

19.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina historical data

  • 2011 - 22.5%

    The 2011 22.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 26.9%

    The 2012 increase to 26.9% from 2011 represents a 4.4% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 28.4%

    The 2013 increase to 28.4% from 2012 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 21%

    The 2014 decrease to 21% from 2013 represents a -7.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 27.9%

    The 2015 increase to 27.9% from 2014 represents a 6.9% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 30.4%

    The 2016 increase to 30.4% from 2015 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 20.3%

    The 2017 decrease to 20.3% from 2016 represents a -10.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 24.9%

    The 2018 increase to 24.9% from 2017 represents a 4.6% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 20%

    The 2019 decrease to 20% from 2018 represents a -4.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 26.9%

    The 2021 increase to 26.9% from 2019 represents a 6.9% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 22.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 22.7% from 2021 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 19.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 19.4% from 2022 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.

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