Poverty Rate in Watauga County, North Carolina
In Watauga County, North Carolina, an estimated 12,190 of 48,908 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Watauga County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Watauga County, North Carolina is 23.2%.
- How many people in Watauga County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Watauga County, North Carolina, an estimated 12,190 of 48,908 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Watauga County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Watauga County, North Carolina is 87.22% higher than the North Carolina average. In Watauga County, North Carolina, an estimated 24.9% of 48,908 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 13.3% of 10,186,155 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Watauga County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Watauga County, North Carolina is 99.2% higher than the US average. In Watauga County, North Carolina, an estimated 24.9% of 48,908 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Beech Mountain, North Carolina 6.6% of 798 people.
- Blowing Rock, North Carolina 1.9% of 853 people.
- Boone, North Carolina 55.9% of 13,899 people.
- Cove Creek, North Carolina 5.5% of 1,354 people.
- Foscoe, North Carolina 8.9% of 1,411 people.
Under 18 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
8.8% of 7 thousand people
Under 5 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
8.6% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
8.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
8.9% of 5 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
8.8% of 7 thousand people
18 to 64 years
32.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
32.7% of 34 thousand people
18 to 34 years
54.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
54.5% of 17 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
10.5% of 17 thousand people
60 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
8.9% of 12 thousand people
65 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
6.8% of 9 thousand people
White
24.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
24.6% of 45 thousand people
Black or African American
42.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
42.2% of 663 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
2.2% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
2.2% of 321 people
Asian
30% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
30% of 601 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
0% of 19 people
Some other race
31.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
31.3% of 329 people
Two or more races
28.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
28.5% of 2 thousand people
Hispanic
21.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
21.2% of 2 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
24.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
24.6% of 45 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
11.2% of 31 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
20.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
20.8% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
13.1% of 7 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
13.6% of 8 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
7.3% of 14 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
23.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
23.3% of 28 thousand people
Employed
19.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
19.5% of 26 thousand people
Male
18.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
18.6% of 14 thousand people
Female
20.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
20.5% of 12 thousand people
Unemployed
69.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
69.4% of 2 thousand people
Male
79.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
79.2% of 1 thousand people
Female
55.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
55.7% of 885 people
Population 16 years and over
27.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
27.2% of 43 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
5.1% of 15 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
47.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
47.1% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
27.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
27.4% of 12 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
54.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
54.5% of 18 thousand people
Male
57.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
57.4% of 10 thousand people
Female
51.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
51.2% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
82.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
82.5% of 9 thousand people
25 to 34 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
33.3% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
13% of 807 people
45 to 54 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
17.4% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
35.1% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
16.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
16.3% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
18.8% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
9.6% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
73.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
73.2% of 10 thousand people
Did not work
56.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
56.4% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
24.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Watauga County, North Carolina
2022
24.8%
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