- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wilkes County, North Carolina
2022
8.7% of 29 thousand people
Civilian labor force 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
8.7%
North Carolina
6.8% (-22% lower than Wilkes County, North Carolina)
National average
6.7% (-23% lower than Wilkes County, North Carolina)
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Historical Timeline
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wilkes County, North Carolina historical data
2011 - 48.3%
The 2011 48.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 42.4%
The 2012 decrease to 42.4% from 2011 represents a -5.9% decrease YoY.
2013 - 51.3%
The 2013 increase to 51.3% from 2012 represents a 8.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 68.5%
The 2014 increase to 68.5% from 2013 represents a 17.2% increase YoY.
2015 - 13.1%
The 2015 decrease to 13.1% from 2014 represents a -55.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 11.3%
The 2016 decrease to 11.3% from 2015 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2017 - 11.4%
The 2017 increase to 11.4% from 2016 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2018 - 10.3%
The 2018 decrease to 10.3% from 2017 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2019 - 7%
The 2019 decrease to 7% from 2018 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 6.8%
The 2021 decrease to 6.8% from 2019 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2022 - 8.7%
The 2022 increase to 8.7% from 2021 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
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