Poverty Rate in Gaston County, North Carolina
In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 34,660 of 226,367 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina is 11%.
- How many people in Gaston County, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 34,660 of 226,367 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina is 14.18% higher than the North Carolina average. In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 15.3% of 226,367 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 13.4% of 10,285,053 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Gaston County, North Carolina is 19.53% higher than the US average. In Gaston County, North Carolina, an estimated 15.3% of 226,367 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Some other race
34.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Gaston County, North Carolina
2021
34.3% of 5 thousand people
- Default
Population
Poverty Rate in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
11% of 231 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
14.5% of 51 thousand people
Under 5 years
22.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
22.7% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
11.6% of 38 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
14.5% of 51 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
9.9% of 142 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
12% of 50 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
8.8% of 92 thousand people
60 years and over
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
10.2% of 53 thousand people
65 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
10.1% of 38 thousand people
- Gender
Male
10.5% Poverty Rate for men in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
10.5% of 112 thousand people
Female
11.5% Poverty Rate for women in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
11.5% of 119 thousand people
- Race
White
8.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
8.9% of 162 thousand people
Black or African American
16% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
16% of 39 thousand people
Asian
3.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
3.7% of 3 thousand people
Two or more races
20.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
20.3% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
26.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
26.5% of 21 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
7.2% of 155 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
9.4% of 162 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
24.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
24.7% of 17 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
12.5% of 45 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
6.8% of 52 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
4.1% of 49 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
5.4% of 121 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
4.9% of 117 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
4.9% of 62 thousand people
Female
5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
5% of 56 thousand people
Unemployed
20% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
20% of 3 thousand people
Male
6.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
6.1% of 2 thousand people
Female
46.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
46.6% of 1 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
9.8% of 186 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
1.4% of 89 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
16.4% of 37 thousand people
Did not work
18% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
18% of 60 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
24.1% of 42 thousand people
Male
25.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
25.7% of 20 thousand people
Female
22.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
22.7% of 22 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
37.5% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
14.6% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
19.7% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
17.6% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
35.5% of 8 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
22% of 6 thousand people
75 years and over
22% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
22% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
1.9% of 20 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
43.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
43.1% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
47% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
47% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Gaston County, North Carolina
2022
10.8%
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