Poverty Rate in Avery County, North Carolina
In Avery County, North Carolina, an estimated 1,653 of 14,732 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Avery County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Avery County, North Carolina is 13.3%.
- How many people in Avery County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Avery County, North Carolina, an estimated 1,653 of 14,732 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Avery County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Avery County, North Carolina is 15.79% lower than the North Carolina average. In Avery County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.2% of 14,732 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 13.3% of 10,186,155 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Avery County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Avery County, North Carolina is 10.4% lower than the US average. In Avery County, North Carolina, an estimated 11.2% of 14,732 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Banner Elk, North Carolina 12.5% of 586 people.
- Beech Mountain, North Carolina 6.6% of 798 people.
- Crossnore, North Carolina 0% of 62 people.
- Elk Park, North Carolina 23.3% of 511 people.
- Grandfather Village, North Carolina 0% of 57 people.
Under 18 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
11.8% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
7.8% of 640 people
5 to 17 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
13.2% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
11.3% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
12.3% of 8 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
12.2% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
12.3% of 6 thousand people
60 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
9.5% of 5 thousand people
65 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
8.6% of 4 thousand people
White
10.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
10.7% of 14 thousand people
Black or African American
80% Poverty Rate for Black People in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
80% of 25 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
23.4% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
23.4% of 77 people
Asian
8.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
8.3% of 60 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
100% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
100% of 4 people
Some other race
40.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
40.5% of 232 people
Two or more races
6.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
6.9% of 504 people
Hispanic
19.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
19.7% of 701 people
White, not Hispanic
10.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
10.6% of 14 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
10.8% of 11 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
21.2% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
8.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
8.9% of 3 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
12.9% of 4 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
5.6% of 3 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
7.3% of 7 thousand people
Employed
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
6.8% of 7 thousand people
Male
4.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
4.6% of 3 thousand people
Female
9.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
9.3% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
16.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
16.1% of 330 people
Male
18.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
18.1% of 182 people
Female
13.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
13.5% of 148 people
Population 16 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
11.2% of 13 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
2.8% of 4 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
15.5% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
15.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
15.9% of 5 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
27.9% of 3 thousand people
Male
27% Poverty Rate for single men in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
27% of 1 thousand people
Female
28.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
28.6% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
40.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
40.4% of 225 people
25 to 34 years
27% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
27% of 371 people
35 to 44 years
33.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
33.6% of 229 people
45 to 54 years
39.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
39.2% of 255 people
55 to 64 years
34.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
34.4% of 544 people
65 to 74 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
19.7% of 538 people
75 years and over
13.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
13.7% of 467 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
2.1% of 803 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
40.1% of 691 people
Did not work
38.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
38.6% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Avery County, North Carolina
2022
10.9%
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