Poverty Rate in Polk County, North Carolina
In Polk County, North Carolina, an estimated 2,116 of 19,227 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Polk County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Polk County, North Carolina is 9.5%.
- How many people in Polk County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Polk County, North Carolina, an estimated 2,116 of 19,227 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Polk County, North Carolina is 17.29% lower than the North Carolina average. In Polk County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.0% of 19,227 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 13.3% of 10,186,155 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Polk County, North Carolina is 12.0% lower than the US average. In Polk County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.0% of 19,227 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Columbus, North Carolina 16.7% of 1,051 people.
- Saluda, North Carolina 9.5% of 535 people.
- Tryon, North Carolina 18% of 1,435 people.
Under 18 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
13.5% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
11.3% of 770 people
5 to 17 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
14.3% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
13.6% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
11.7% of 10 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
13.5% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
11% of 7 thousand people
60 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
9.3% of 8 thousand people
65 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
8.5% of 6 thousand people
White
10.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
10.3% of 17 thousand people
Black or African American
18.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
18.6% of 880 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
45.7% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
45.7% of 35 people
Asian
15% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
15% of 40 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
0% of 393 people
Two or more races
21% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
21% of 757 people
Hispanic
9.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
9.7% of 1 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
10.4% of 16 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
11% of 15 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
12.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
12.9% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
17.1% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
10.2% of 5 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
6.6% of 5 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
8.5% of 9 thousand people
Employed
7.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
7.9% of 9 thousand people
Male
4.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
4.6% of 4 thousand people
Female
11.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
11.5% of 4 thousand people
Unemployed
21% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
21% of 381 people
Male
16.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
16.7% of 186 people
Female
25.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
25.1% of 195 people
Population 16 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
10.3% of 17 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
2.7% of 6 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
17.7% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
12.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
12.2% of 7 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
22.3% of 4 thousand people
Male
16.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
16.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
27.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
27.2% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
29.3% of 58 people
25 to 34 years
42.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
42.2% of 419 people
35 to 44 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
16.7% of 462 people
45 to 54 years
34.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
34.9% of 567 people
55 to 64 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
21.8% of 770 people
65 to 74 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
9.8% of 742 people
75 years and over
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
18.9% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
0.6% of 1 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
40.2% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
25.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
25.7% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, North Carolina
2022
10.8%
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