Poverty Rate in Union County, North Carolina
In Union County, North Carolina, an estimated 16,161 of 246,302 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Union County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Union County, North Carolina is 6.6%.
- How many people in Union County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Union County, North Carolina, an estimated 16,161 of 246,302 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Union County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Union County, North Carolina is 48.44% lower than the North Carolina average. In Union County, North Carolina, an estimated 6.6% of 246,302 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Union County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Union County, North Carolina is 47.62% lower than the US average. In Union County, North Carolina, an estimated 6.6% of 246,302 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Charlotte, North Carolina 11.7% of 860,583 people.
- Fairview, North Carolina 6% of 3,512 people.
- Hemby Bridge, North Carolina 15.1% of 1,899 people.
- Indian Trail, North Carolina 4.1% of 40,081 people.
- JAARS, North Carolina 28.4% of 812 people.
Asian
11.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Union County, North Carolina
2021
11.4% of 9 thousand people
White
5.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Union County, North Carolina
2023
5.7% of 170 thousand people
Black or African American
11.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Union County, North Carolina
2023
11.7% of 30 thousand people
Some other race
29.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Union County, North Carolina
2023
29.7% of 20 thousand people
Two or more races
13.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Union County, North Carolina
2023
13.6% of 20 thousand people
Hispanic
24.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Union County, North Carolina
2023
24.2% of 35 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
5.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Union County, North Carolina
2023
5.7% of 167 thousand people
Under 18 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
12.1% of 64 thousand people
Under 5 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
18.4% of 14 thousand people
5 to 17 years
10.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
10.4% of 51 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
11.6% of 64 thousand people
18 to 64 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.8% of 155 thousand people
18 to 34 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.8% of 47 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.7% of 107 thousand people
60 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.9% of 50 thousand people
65 years and over
7.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.3% of 35 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
7.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.7% of 167 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
19.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Union County, North Carolina
2023
19.8% of 15 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Union County, North Carolina
2023
10% of 41 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.1% of 43 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Union County, North Carolina
2023
4% of 69 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
5.1% of 134 thousand people
Employed
4.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Union County, North Carolina
2023
4.5% of 130 thousand people
Male
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Union County, North Carolina
2023
3.7% of 71 thousand people
Female
5.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Union County, North Carolina
2023
5.4% of 59 thousand people
Unemployed
22.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Union County, North Carolina
2023
22.6% of 4 thousand people
Male
16.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Union County, North Carolina
2023
16.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
30.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Union County, North Carolina
2023
30.4% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Union County, North Carolina
2023
8% of 198 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Union County, North Carolina
2023
1.7% of 93 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
10.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Union County, North Carolina
2023
10.6% of 48 thousand people
Did not work
15.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Union County, North Carolina
2023
15.7% of 58 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Union County, North Carolina
2023
17.3% of 26 thousand people
Male
11.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Union County, North Carolina
2023
11.4% of 11 thousand people
Female
21.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Union County, North Carolina
2023
21.8% of 15 thousand people
18 to 24 years
54% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
54% of 916 people
25 to 34 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
16.9% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
26.1% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
13% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
13% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
19.6% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
7.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Union County, North Carolina
2023
7.3% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Union County, North Carolina
2023
12% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Union County, North Carolina
2023
2.4% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Union County, North Carolina
2023
33.1% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Union County, North Carolina
2023
26.4% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
8.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Union County, North Carolina
2023
8.7%
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