8.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over

8.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over poverty in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina compared

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

  • Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

    8.9%

  • North Carolina

    11.6% (30% higher than Mecklenburg County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    11.6% (30% higher than Mecklenburg County, North Carolina)

8.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

8.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 12.9%

    The 2015 12.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 10.5%

    The 2016 decrease to 10.5% from 2015 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 9.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 9.6% from 2016 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 10%

    The 2018 increase to 10% from 2017 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 9.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 9.3% from 2018 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 9%

    The 2021 decrease to 9% from 2019 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 9.3%

    The 2022 increase to 9.3% from 2021 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 8.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 8.9% from 2022 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

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