Poverty Rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina
In Mitchell County, North Carolina, an estimated 1,959 of 14,621 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina is 13%.
- How many people in Mitchell County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Mitchell County, North Carolina, an estimated 1,959 of 14,621 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina is 0.75% higher than the North Carolina average. In Mitchell County, North Carolina, an estimated 13.4% of 14,621 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 13.3% of 10,186,155 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Mitchell County, North Carolina is 7.2% higher than the US average. In Mitchell County, North Carolina, an estimated 13.4% of 14,621 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bakersville, North Carolina 21.8% of 728 people.
- Spruce Pine, North Carolina 21.5% of 2,550 people.
Under 18 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.9% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.8% of 681 people
5 to 17 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.9% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.9% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.6% of 8 thousand people
18 to 34 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
11.6% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
14.5% of 6 thousand people
60 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
12.6% of 5 thousand people
65 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
12.7% of 4 thousand people
White
13.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.2% of 14 thousand people
Black or African American
39.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
39.4% of 33 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
20% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
20% of 45 people
Asian
8.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
8.3% of 48 people
Some other race
28% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
28% of 243 people
Two or more races
11.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
11.3% of 538 people
Hispanic
31.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
31.3% of 896 people
White, not Hispanic
12.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
12.1% of 13 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.5% of 11 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
29.4% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
21.5% of 3 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
8.8% of 4 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
3.2% of 2 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
5.8% of 7 thousand people
Employed
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
4.7% of 6 thousand people
Male
5.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
5.2% of 3 thousand people
Female
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
4.1% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
22.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
22.1% of 420 people
Male
41.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
41.5% of 200 people
Female
4.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
4.5% of 220 people
Population 16 years and over
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.3% of 12 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
3.5% of 5 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
8.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
8.6% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
24.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
24.8% of 5 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
33.2% of 3 thousand people
Male
42.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
42.1% of 1 thousand people
Female
26.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
26.5% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
23.7% of 93 people
25 to 34 years
36.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
36.2% of 312 people
35 to 44 years
56.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
56.8% of 377 people
45 to 54 years
59.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
59.5% of 210 people
55 to 64 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
27.9% of 495 people
65 to 74 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
20.4% of 724 people
75 years and over
29.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
29.6% of 716 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
9.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
9.5% of 790 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
24.5% of 396 people
Did not work
46% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
46% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Mitchell County, North Carolina
2022
13.2%
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