Population
2023
12.6% of 119 thousand people
Population poverty in Wilmington, North Carolina compared
How does Wilmington, North Carolina compare to other North Carolina and National averages?
Wilmington, North Carolina
12.6%
North Carolina
12.8% (2% higher than Wilmington, North Carolina)
National average
12.5% (-1% lower than Wilmington, North Carolina)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 23.7%
The 2011 23.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 20.5%
The 2012 decrease to 20.5% from 2011 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 22.1%
The 2013 increase to 22.1% from 2012 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2014 - 23.3%
The 2014 increase to 23.3% from 2013 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2015 - 24.4%
The 2015 increase to 24.4% from 2014 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2016 - 24.7%
The 2016 increase to 24.7% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2017 - 22.3%
The 2017 decrease to 22.3% from 2016 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 22%
The 2018 decrease to 22% from 2017 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2019 - 20.3%
The 2019 decrease to 20.3% from 2018 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 17.1%
The 2021 decrease to 17.1% from 2019 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2022 - 16.3%
The 2022 decrease to 16.3% from 2021 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2023 - 12.6%
The 2023 decrease to 12.6% from 2022 represents a -3.7% decrease YoY.
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