18.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

Under 18 years

18.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

Under 18 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

    18.2%

  • North Carolina

    17.6% (-3% lower than Gaston County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    16% (-12% lower than Gaston County, North Carolina)

18.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

18.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina historical data

  • 2011 - 22.9%

    The 2011 22.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 27.1%

    The 2012 increase to 27.1% from 2011 represents a 4.2% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 28.9%

    The 2013 increase to 28.9% from 2012 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 21.5%

    The 2014 decrease to 21.5% from 2013 represents a -7.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 25.1%

    The 2015 increase to 25.1% from 2014 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 23.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 23.4% from 2015 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 21.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 21.5% from 2016 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 18%

    The 2018 decrease to 18% from 2017 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 13.5%

    The 2019 decrease to 13.5% from 2018 represents a -4.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 20%

    The 2021 increase to 20% from 2019 represents a 6.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 14.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 14.5% from 2021 represents a -5.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 18.2%

    The 2023 increase to 18.2% from 2022 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.

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