16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over

16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over poverty in Wilkes County, North Carolina compared

How does Wilkes County, North Carolina compare to other North Carolina and National averages?

  • Wilkes County, North Carolina

    16.8%

  • North Carolina

    11.6% (-31% lower than Wilkes County, North Carolina)

  • National average

    11.6% (-31% lower than Wilkes County, North Carolina)

16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilkes County, North Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 16.7%

    The 2015 16.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 13.3%

    The 2016 decrease to 13.3% from 2015 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 18.2%

    The 2017 increase to 18.2% from 2016 represents a 4.9% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 16.2%

    The 2018 decrease to 16.2% from 2017 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 13.6%

    The 2019 decrease to 13.6% from 2018 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 16.6%

    The 2021 increase to 16.6% from 2019 represents a 3.0% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 17.2%

    The 2022 increase to 17.2% from 2021 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 16.8% from 2022 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

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