Poverty Rate in Johnston County, North Carolina
In Johnston County, North Carolina, an estimated 22,209 of 232,459 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Johnston County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Johnston County, North Carolina is 9.6%.
- How many people in Johnston County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Johnston County, North Carolina, an estimated 22,209 of 232,459 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Johnston County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Johnston County, North Carolina is 25.0% lower than the North Carolina average. In Johnston County, North Carolina, an estimated 9.6% of 232,459 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Johnston County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Johnston County, North Carolina is 23.81% lower than the US average. In Johnston County, North Carolina, an estimated 9.6% of 232,459 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Archer Lodge, North Carolina 12.1% of 4,894 people.
- Benson, North Carolina 37.7% of 3,914 people.
- Clayton, North Carolina 7.8% of 26,589 people.
- Four Oaks, North Carolina 11.9% of 2,269 people.
- Kenly, North Carolina 22.3% of 2,527 people.
Under 18 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
14.9% of 59 thousand people
Under 5 years
8.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
8.1% of 14 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
17% of 45 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
14.6% of 59 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
9.4% of 149 thousand people
18 to 34 years
7.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
7.3% of 50 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
10.5% of 99 thousand people
60 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
10.5% of 47 thousand people
65 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
10.4% of 32 thousand people
White
6.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
6.4% of 153 thousand people
Black or African American
21.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
21.9% of 41 thousand people
Some other race
23% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
23% of 21 thousand people
Two or more races
9.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
9.5% of 20 thousand people
Hispanic
17.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
17.5% of 41 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
6.3% of 147 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
9.8% of 161 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
20.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
20.4% of 17 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
16.9% of 42 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
6.1% of 50 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
3.8% of 51 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
5.3% of 126 thousand people
Employed
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
3.7% of 121 thousand people
Male
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
3.8% of 63 thousand people
Female
3.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
3.6% of 58 thousand people
Unemployed
42% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
42% of 5 thousand people
Male
49% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
49% of 3 thousand people
Female
28.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
28.2% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
9.7% of 188 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
1.5% of 92 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
11.4% of 38 thousand people
Did not work
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
21.5% of 59 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
18.3% of 31 thousand people
Male
17.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
17.9% of 14 thousand people
Female
18.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
18.6% of 17 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
36.1% of 1 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
13.2% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
11.5% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
20.8% of 6 thousand people
55 to 64 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
18.8% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
13.9% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
22.2% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
1.5% of 14 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
24.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
24.8% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
36.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
36.4% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Johnston County, North Carolina
2023
10.8%
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