Population
2023
10% of 1.1 million people
Population 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
10%
North Carolina
12.8% (28% higher than Mecklenburg County, North Carolina)
National average
12.5% (25% higher than Mecklenburg County, North Carolina)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 17.1%
The 2011 17.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 15.9%
The 2012 decrease to 15.9% from 2011 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 15.2%
The 2013 decrease to 15.2% from 2012 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2014 - 15%
The 2014 decrease to 15% from 2013 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2015 - 14.2%
The 2015 decrease to 14.2% from 2014 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 12.1%
The 2016 decrease to 12.1% from 2015 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 11.1%
The 2017 decrease to 11.1% from 2016 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2018 - 11.7%
The 2018 increase to 11.7% from 2017 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2019 - 10.2%
The 2019 decrease to 10.2% from 2018 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 9.9%
The 2021 decrease to 9.9% from 2019 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2022 - 10.2%
The 2022 increase to 10.2% from 2021 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2023 - 10%
The 2023 decrease to 10% from 2022 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
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