- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
5.4% of 121 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over 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
5.4%
North Carolina
6.8% (26% higher than Gaston County, North Carolina)
National average
6.7% (24% higher than Gaston County, North Carolina)
5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
Historical Timeline
5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina historical data
2011 - 27%
The 2011 27% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 31.7%
The 2012 increase to 31.7% from 2011 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.
2013 - 42.6%
The 2013 increase to 42.6% from 2012 represents a 10.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 29.4%
The 2014 decrease to 29.4% from 2013 represents a -13.2% decrease YoY.
2015 - 9.6%
The 2015 decrease to 9.6% from 2014 represents a -19.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 8.6%
The 2016 decrease to 8.6% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 8.1%
The 2017 decrease to 8.1% from 2016 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 8.2%
The 2018 increase to 8.2% from 2017 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 5.9%
The 2019 decrease to 5.9% from 2018 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 8.1%
The 2021 increase to 8.1% from 2019 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.
2022 - 5.4%
The 2022 decrease to 5.4% from 2021 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
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