Poverty Rate in New Hanover County, North Carolina
In New Hanover County, North Carolina, an estimated 26,633 of 230,560 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in New Hanover County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in New Hanover County, North Carolina is 11.6%.
- How many people in New Hanover County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In New Hanover County, North Carolina, an estimated 26,633 of 230,560 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in New Hanover County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in New Hanover County, North Carolina is 9.38% lower than the North Carolina average. In New Hanover County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.6% of 230,560 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in New Hanover County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in New Hanover County, North Carolina is 7.94% lower than the US average. In New Hanover County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.6% of 230,560 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
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- Hightsville, North Carolina 41.8% of 275 people.
Under 18 years
16.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
16.1% of 41 thousand people
Under 5 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
17.8% of 11 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
15.5% of 30 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
15.3% of 41 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
10.9% of 147 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
15.2% of 58 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
8.2% of 89 thousand people
60 years and over
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
10.2% of 62 thousand people
65 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
11.8% of 46 thousand people
White
10.1% Poverty Rate for White people in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
10.1% of 179 thousand people
Black or African American
22.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
22.9% of 25 thousand people
Two or more races
8.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
8.2% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
10.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
10.2% of 18 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
10.1% of 175 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
9.5% of 165 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
23.2% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
14.1% of 24 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
11.5% of 52 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
4.8% of 78 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
7.4% of 131 thousand people
Employed
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
6.9% of 126 thousand people
Male
5.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
5.7% of 61 thousand people
Female
7.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
7.9% of 65 thousand people
Unemployed
21.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
21.2% of 5 thousand people
Male
14.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
14.4% of 4 thousand people
Female
38.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
38.8% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
11.2% of 198 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
1.6% of 85 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
16.9% of 53 thousand people
Did not work
19.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
19.8% of 60 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22.4% Poverty Rate for single people in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
22.4% of 67 thousand people
Male
20.1% Poverty Rate for single men in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
20.1% of 32 thousand people
Female
24.4% Poverty Rate for single women in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
24.4% of 35 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
41.1% of 12 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
9.6% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
14.7% of 9 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
18.4% of 8 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
22.3% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
24.3% of 10 thousand people
75 years and over
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
24.5% of 7 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
2.9% of 29 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
32.6% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
40.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
40.8% of 20 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Hanover County, North Carolina
2023
11.9%
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