Poverty Rate in Wilson County, North Carolina
In Wilson County, North Carolina, an estimated 16,423 of 77,320 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wilson County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Wilson County, North Carolina is 21.2%.
- How many people in Wilson County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Wilson County, North Carolina, an estimated 16,423 of 77,320 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wilson County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Wilson County, North Carolina is 65.62% higher than the North Carolina average. In Wilson County, North Carolina, an estimated 21.2% of 77,320 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wilson County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wilson County, North Carolina is 68.25% higher than the US average. In Wilson County, North Carolina, an estimated 21.2% of 77,320 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Black Creek, North Carolina 10.6% of 753 people.
- Elm City, North Carolina 20.7% of 1,157 people.
- Kenly, North Carolina 22.3% of 2,527 people.
- Lucama, North Carolina 32.6% of 1,037 people.
- Saratoga, North Carolina 34.2% of 345 people.
Two or more races
37.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wilson County, North Carolina
2021
37.5% of 4 thousand people
White
11.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
11.2% of 36 thousand people
Black or African American
28% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
28% of 30 thousand people
Some other race
33.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
33.7% of 6 thousand people
Hispanic
32.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
32.1% of 10 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
10% of 34 thousand people
Under 18 years
30.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
30.2% of 18 thousand people
Under 5 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
29.3% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
30.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
30.4% of 14 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
29.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
29.6% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
18.9% of 45 thousand people
18 to 34 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
26.7% of 16 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
14.7% of 29 thousand people
60 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
11% of 19 thousand people
65 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
10% of 15 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
15.3% of 54 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
38.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
38.3% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
15% of 18 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
11.6% of 18 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
6.6% of 11 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
9.8% of 36 thousand people
Employed
8.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
8.9% of 34 thousand people
Male
6.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
6.4% of 15 thousand people
Female
11% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
11% of 18 thousand people
Unemployed
23.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
23.3% of 2 thousand people
Male
9.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
9.7% of 1 thousand people
Female
37.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
37.9% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
17.1% of 63 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
7% of 26 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
16.9% of 12 thousand people
Did not work
27.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
27.6% of 25 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
31.3% of 18 thousand people
Male
33.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
33.2% of 9 thousand people
Female
29.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
29.5% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
78.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
78.6% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
24% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
24% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
31.8% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
37.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
37.5% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
27.6% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
24.1% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
21.8% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
5.8% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
36.3% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
51.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
51.1% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wilson County, North Carolina
2023
19.6%
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