Poverty Rate in Wayne County, North Carolina
In Wayne County, North Carolina, an estimated 21,608 of 114,356 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Wayne County, North Carolina is 18.9%.
- How many people in Wayne County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Wayne County, North Carolina, an estimated 21,608 of 114,356 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wayne County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Wayne County, North Carolina is 47.66% higher than the North Carolina average. In Wayne County, North Carolina, an estimated 18.9% of 114,356 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wayne County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wayne County, North Carolina is 50.0% higher than the US average. In Wayne County, North Carolina, an estimated 18.9% of 114,356 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Brogden, North Carolina 37.4% of 2,744 people.
- Dudley, North Carolina 30.8% of 1,996 people.
- Elroy, North Carolina 12.3% of 3,495 people.
- Eureka, North Carolina 4.6% of 217 people.
- Fremont, North Carolina 30.2% of 914 people.
Some other race
35.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wayne County, North Carolina
2021
35.5% of 9 thousand people
White
9.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
9.1% of 60 thousand people
Black or African American
28.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
28.2% of 35 thousand people
Two or more races
27.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
27.5% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
29.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
29.8% of 16 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
9.1% of 59 thousand people
Under 18 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
21.9% of 27 thousand people
Under 5 years
17% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
17% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
23.7% of 20 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
21.8% of 27 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
17.7% of 68 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
19.5% of 27 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
16.5% of 41 thousand people
60 years and over
11.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
11.9% of 28 thousand people
65 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
10.8% of 21 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
15% of 78 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
33% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
19% of 25 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
11.5% of 24 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
3.3% of 18 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
10.5% of 54 thousand people
Employed
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
8.6% of 49 thousand people
Male
7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
7% of 25 thousand people
Female
10.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
10.3% of 24 thousand people
Unemployed
31.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
31.8% of 4 thousand people
Male
29.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
29.5% of 3 thousand people
Female
37.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
37.5% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
16.4% of 91 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
5.2% of 37 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
20.1% of 22 thousand people
Did not work
26.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
26.7% of 32 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
32.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
32.8% of 23 thousand people
Male
27.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
27.3% of 12 thousand people
Female
39.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
39.5% of 10 thousand people
18 to 24 years
66.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
66.9% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
32.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
32.8% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
37.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
37.3% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
39% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
39% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
23.9% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
21% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
28% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
28% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
5.7% of 8 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
38% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
52.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
52.5% of 9 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wayne County, North Carolina
2023
17.2%
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