15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilmington, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over

15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilmington, North Carolina

Population 16 years and over poverty in Wilmington, North Carolina compared

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

  • Wilmington, North Carolina

    15.5%

  • North Carolina

    11.6% (-25% lower than Wilmington, North Carolina)

  • National average

    11.6% (-25% lower than Wilmington, North Carolina)

15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilmington, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilmington, North Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 22.3%

    The 2015 22.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 23.4%

    The 2016 increase to 23.4% from 2015 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 19.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 19.5% from 2016 represents a -3.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 18.8%

    The 2018 decrease to 18.8% from 2017 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 19.2%

    The 2019 increase to 19.2% from 2018 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 17.2%

    The 2021 decrease to 17.2% from 2019 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.5% from 2021 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

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