Poverty Rate in Orange County, North Carolina
In Orange County, North Carolina, an estimated 19,464 of 139,518 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Orange County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Orange County, North Carolina is 14%.
- How many people in Orange County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Orange County, North Carolina, an estimated 19,464 of 139,518 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Orange County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Orange County, North Carolina is 9.37% higher than the North Carolina average. In Orange County, North Carolina, an estimated 14.0% of 139,518 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Orange County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Orange County, North Carolina is 11.11% higher than the US average. In Orange County, North Carolina, an estimated 14.0% of 139,518 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Carolina Meadows, North Carolina 0% of 533 people.
- Carrboro, North Carolina 11.7% of 21,186 people.
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina 18.6% of 48,182 people.
- Durham, North Carolina 12.6% of 273,523 people.
- Efland, North Carolina 0% of 825 people.
Hispanic
20.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Orange County, North Carolina
2022
20.8% of 13 thousand people
White
11.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
11.6% of 98 thousand people
Black or African American
14.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
14.2% of 15 thousand people
Asian
20.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
20.5% of 9 thousand people
Two or more races
6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
6% of 10 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
11.9% of 94 thousand people
Under 18 years
3.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
3.8% of 27 thousand people
Under 5 years
3.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
3.9% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
3.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
3.8% of 22 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
3.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
3.8% of 27 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
15.3% of 88 thousand people
18 to 34 years
28.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
28.5% of 35 thousand people
35 to 64 years
6.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
6.7% of 53 thousand people
60 years and over
6.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
6.3% of 32 thousand people
65 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
6.8% of 24 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
6.9% of 93 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
16.7% of 6 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
9.7% of 11 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
12.4% of 17 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
3.8% of 59 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
7.9% of 78 thousand people
Employed
7.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
7.2% of 75 thousand people
Male
5.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
5.2% of 38 thousand people
Female
9.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
9.2% of 37 thousand people
Unemployed
33.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
33.4% of 2 thousand people
Male
36.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
36.5% of 1 thousand people
Female
30% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
30% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
13.1% of 117 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
2.3% of 52 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
25.4% of 33 thousand people
Did not work
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
18.1% of 31 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
33.4% of 38 thousand people
Male
29.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
29.3% of 18 thousand people
Female
36.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
36.9% of 20 thousand people
18 to 24 years
66.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
66.3% of 13 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
14.4% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
25.3% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
16.6% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
10.5% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
15.4% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
13.2% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
6.2% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
53.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
53.9% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
39.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
39.5% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Orange County, North Carolina
2023
11.5%
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