Poverty Rate in Rowan County, North Carolina
In Rowan County, North Carolina, an estimated 22,694 of 145,123 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Rowan County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Rowan County, North Carolina is 15.6%.
- How many people in Rowan County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Rowan County, North Carolina, an estimated 22,694 of 145,123 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rowan County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Rowan County, North Carolina is 21.87% higher than the North Carolina average. In Rowan County, North Carolina, an estimated 15.6% of 145,123 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rowan County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Rowan County, North Carolina is 23.81% higher than the US average. In Rowan County, North Carolina, an estimated 15.6% of 145,123 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- China Grove, North Carolina 18.3% of 4,425 people.
- Cleveland, North Carolina 18.8% of 1,242 people.
- Cooleemee, North Carolina 12.6% of 875 people.
- East Spencer, North Carolina 30.5% of 1,216 people.
- Enochville, North Carolina 21.3% of 3,425 people.
Two or more races
32.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Rowan County, North Carolina
2021
32.5% of 15 thousand people
White
13.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
13.5% of 103 thousand people
Black or African American
23.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
23.2% of 22 thousand people
Hispanic
33.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
33.3% of 18 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
11.2% of 100 thousand people
Under 18 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
23.1% of 33 thousand people
Under 5 years
29.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
29.6% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
20.9% of 24 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
23.1% of 33 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
13.6% of 89 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
14.7% of 32 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
13% of 57 thousand people
60 years and over
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
10.7% of 37 thousand people
65 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
11% of 27 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
12.3% of 103 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
21.7% of 9 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
15.4% of 33 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
12.7% of 35 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
4.6% of 26 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
7.6% of 75 thousand people
Employed
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
5.8% of 72 thousand people
Male
4.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
4.5% of 38 thousand people
Female
7.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
7.3% of 34 thousand people
Unemployed
40.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
40.6% of 4 thousand people
Male
19.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
19.9% of 2 thousand people
Female
71.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
71.6% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
13.4% of 120 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
3.1% of 54 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
17.9% of 23 thousand people
Did not work
23.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
23.8% of 43 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27% Poverty Rate for single people in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
27% of 26 thousand people
Male
20.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
20.3% of 13 thousand people
Female
33.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
33.6% of 13 thousand people
18 to 24 years
49% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
49% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
19% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
39.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
39.4% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
10.2% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
33.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
33.7% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
17.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
17.2% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
30.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
30.2% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
7.6% of 10 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
28.3% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
45.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
45.2% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Rowan County, North Carolina
2023
15.1%
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