Poverty Rate in Swain County, North Carolina
In Swain County, North Carolina, an estimated 2,747 of 13,871 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Swain County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Swain County, North Carolina is 18.7%.
- How many people in Swain County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Swain County, North Carolina, an estimated 2,747 of 13,871 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Swain County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Swain County, North Carolina is 48.87% higher than the North Carolina average. In Swain County, North Carolina, an estimated 19.8% of 13,871 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 13.3% of 10,186,155 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Swain County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Swain County, North Carolina is 58.4% higher than the US average. In Swain County, North Carolina, an estimated 19.8% of 13,871 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bryson City, North Carolina 16% of 1,496 people.
- Cherokee, North Carolina 27.8% of 1,562 people.
Under 18 years
33% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
33% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
48.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
48.6% of 677 people
5 to 17 years
28.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
28.7% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
31.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
31.4% of 3 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
17.5% of 8 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
22.6% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
14.8% of 5 thousand people
60 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
11.6% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
10.9% of 3 thousand people
White
17.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
17.7% of 9 thousand people
Black or African American
58.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
58.2% of 122 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
15.9% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
15.9% of 4 thousand people
Asian
50% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
50% of 74 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
0% of 9 people
Some other race
80.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
80.7% of 57 people
Two or more races
45.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
45.5% of 910 people
Hispanic
28.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
28.9% of 971 people
White, not Hispanic
18.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
18.2% of 8 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
15.3% of 9 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
41.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
41.6% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
15.7% of 3 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
9.4% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
6% of 2 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
11.9% of 6 thousand people
Employed
7.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
7.7% of 6 thousand people
Male
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
6.7% of 3 thousand people
Female
8.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
8.7% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
63.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
63.4% of 467 people
Male
40.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
40.1% of 152 people
Female
74.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
74.6% of 315 people
Population 16 years and over
16.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
16.3% of 11 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
3.2% of 4 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
22.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
22.7% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
24.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
24.6% of 4 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
32.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
32.3% of 3 thousand people
Male
35.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
35.8% of 1 thousand people
Female
29.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
29.6% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
76.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
76.5% of 119 people
25 to 34 years
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
31.5% of 416 people
35 to 44 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
18.9% of 365 people
45 to 54 years
34.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
34.7% of 329 people
55 to 64 years
43.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
43.2% of 507 people
65 to 74 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
12.3% of 342 people
75 years and over
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
21.6% of 417 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
2.8% of 811 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
46.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
46.7% of 548 people
Did not work
45.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
45.4% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Swain County, North Carolina
2022
19.5%
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