Poverty Rate in Charlotte, North Carolina
In Charlotte, North Carolina, an estimated 100,701 of 860,583 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Charlotte, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Charlotte, North Carolina is 11.7%.
- How many people in Charlotte, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Charlotte, North Carolina, an estimated 100,701 of 860,583 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Charlotte, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Charlotte, North Carolina is 12.69% lower than the North Carolina average. In Charlotte, North Carolina, an estimated 11.7% of 860,583 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 13.4% of 10,285,053 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Charlotte, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Charlotte, North Carolina is 8.59% lower than the US average. In Charlotte, North Carolina, an estimated 11.7% of 860,583 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
11.8% of 884 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
16.6% of 197 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
15.7% of 56 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
17% of 141 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
16.2% of 196 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
10.3% of 588 thousand people
18 to 34 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
11.8% of 249 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
9.2% of 340 thousand people
60 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
11.6% of 145 thousand people
65 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
10.8% of 98 thousand people
- Gender
Male
10.4% Poverty Rate for men in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
10.4% of 427 thousand people
Female
13% Poverty Rate for women in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
13% of 456 thousand people
- Race
White
7.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
7.1% of 358 thousand people
Black or African American
14.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
14.1% of 304 thousand people
Asian
6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
6% of 57 thousand people
Some other race
23% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
23% of 75 thousand people
Two or more races
16.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
16.8% of 84 thousand people
Hispanic
20.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
20.1% of 140 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
7% of 352 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
9.4% of 603 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
23.7% of 56 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
15.1% of 99 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
11.5% of 152 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
3.6% of 295 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
6.2% of 516 thousand people
Employed
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
5.5% of 500 thousand people
Male
4.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
4.5% of 255 thousand people
Female
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
6.5% of 245 thousand people
Unemployed
27.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
27.9% of 16 thousand people
Male
28.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
28.8% of 8 thousand people
Female
27% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
27% of 8 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
10.6% of 710 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
1.8% of 381 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
17.1% of 147 thousand people
Did not work
23.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
23.8% of 182 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
16.5% of 239 thousand people
Male
14.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
14.4% of 113 thousand people
Female
18.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
18.5% of 126 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
29% of 34 thousand people
25 to 34 years
8.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
8.7% of 76 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
13.4% of 35 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
16.3% of 28 thousand people
55 to 64 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
20.7% of 31 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
20% of 20 thousand people
75 years and over
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
17.9% of 13 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
2.1% of 146 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
31.5% of 45 thousand people
Did not work
47% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
47% of 47 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Charlotte, North Carolina
2022
11.6%