Poverty Rate in Sylva, North Carolina
In Sylva, North Carolina, an estimated 728 of 2,505 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Sylva, North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Sylva, North Carolina is 29.1%.
- How many people in Sylva, North Carolina live in poverty?
In Sylva, North Carolina, an estimated 728 of 2,505 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Sylva, North Carolina compare to the average for North Carolina?
The poverty rate in Sylva, North Carolina is 127.34% higher than the North Carolina average. In Sylva, North Carolina, an estimated 29.1% of 2,505 people live in poverty. In North Carolina, 12.8% of 10,417,219 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Sylva, North Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Sylva, North Carolina is 130.95% higher than the US average. In Sylva, North Carolina, an estimated 29.1% of 2,505 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
36.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
36.9% of 800 people
Under 5 years
33.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
33.7% of 285 people
5 to 17 years
38.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
38.6% of 515 people
Related children of householder under 18 years
36.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
36.9% of 800 people
18 to 64 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
24.1% of 1 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
19.3% of 720 people
35 to 64 years
28.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
28.7% of 739 people
60 years and over
29.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
29.1% of 330 people
65 years and over
33.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
33.3% of 246 people
White
24.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
24.5% of 2 thousand people
Black or African American
57.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
57.1% of 70 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
0% of 32 people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
0% of 7 people
Some other race
16.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
16.5% of 188 people
Two or more races
61.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
61.3% of 313 people
Hispanic
11% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
11% of 283 people
White, not Hispanic
25% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
25% of 2 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
26.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
26.8% of 1 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
19.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
19.4% of 222 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
40.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
40.9% of 318 people
Some college, associate's degree
27.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
27.5% of 244 people
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
20.9% of 494 people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
18.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
18.6% of 1 thousand people
Employed
14.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
14.2% of 1 thousand people
Male
9.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
9.5% of 621 people
Female
21.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
21.3% of 413 people
Unemployed
51.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
51.1% of 141 people
Male
31.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
31.1% of 45 people
Female
60.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
60.4% of 96 people
Population 16 years and over
25.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
25.7% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
4.3% of 859 people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
53% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
53% of 353 people
Did not work
42.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
42.6% of 519 people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
24.6% of 957 people
Male
10.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
10.1% of 535 people
Female
42.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
42.9% of 422 people
18 to 24 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
21.6% of 375 people
25 to 34 years
2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
2% of 101 people
35 to 44 years
42.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
42.4% of 118 people
45 to 54 years
1.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
1.2% of 81 people
55 to 64 years
46.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
46.1% of 102 people
65 to 74 years
69.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
69.6% of 56 people
75 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
12.1% of 124 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
5.3% of 544 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
54.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
54.4% of 169 people
Did not work
46.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
46.7% of 244 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Sylva, North Carolina
2022
28.8%
Poverty Rate by City around Jackson County
- Cashiers, North Carolina 0% of 752 people.
- Cherokee, North Carolina 27.8% of 1,562 people.
- Cullowhee, North Carolina 51.7% of 3,441 people.
- Dillsboro, North Carolina 10% of 231 people.
- Forest Hills, North Carolina 24.4% of 344 people.