Poverty Rate in Henderson County, North Carolina
In Henderson County, North Carolina, an estimated 16,186 of 116,569 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Henderson County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Henderson County, North Carolina is 13.9%.
- How many people in Henderson County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Henderson County, North Carolina, an estimated 16,186 of 116,569 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Henderson County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Henderson County, North Carolina is 8.59% higher than the North Carolina average. In Henderson County, North Carolina, an estimated 13.9% of 116,569 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Henderson County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Henderson County, North Carolina is 10.32% higher than the US average. In Henderson County, North Carolina, an estimated 13.9% of 116,569 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Asheville, North Carolina 13.3% of 90,421 people.
- Balfour, North Carolina 9.1% of 1,142 people.
- Barker Heights, North Carolina 32.9% of 978 people.
- Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina 8.2% of 220 people.
- Dana, North Carolina 28.6% of 3,590 people.
Black or African American
8.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Henderson County, North Carolina
2022
8.6% of 4 thousand people
Two or more races
26.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Henderson County, North Carolina
2022
26.3% of 7 thousand people
White
9.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
9.5% of 94 thousand people
Hispanic
10.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
10.5% of 15 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
9.4% of 93 thousand people
Under 18 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
18.1% of 21 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
16.4% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
18.7% of 16 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
18.1% of 21 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
9.7% of 65 thousand people
18 to 34 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
11.1% of 20 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
9.1% of 45 thousand people
60 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
6.8% of 40 thousand people
65 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
6.7% of 32 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
8.3% of 89 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
22.3% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
9.9% of 22 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
6.2% of 25 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
5.7% of 34 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
4.9% of 54 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
4.9% of 53 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
4.9% of 28 thousand people
Female
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
4.8% of 24 thousand people
Unemployed
7.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
7.9% of 1 thousand people
Male
9.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
9.9% of 1 thousand people
Female
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
0% of 282 people
Population 16 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
9.3% of 100 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
2.5% of 39 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
11.7% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
14.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
14.6% of 41 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
18.2% of 24 thousand people
Male
14.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
14.5% of 10 thousand people
Female
21% Poverty Rate for single women in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
21% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
40.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
40.3% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
13.5% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
20% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
12.9% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
16.9% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
22.4% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
11.8% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
3.6% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
28.2% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
30% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
30% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Henderson County, North Carolina
2023
10.3%
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