Poverty Rate in Wayne County, West Virginia
In Wayne County, West Virginia, an estimated 6,490 of 38,771 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wayne County, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Wayne County, West Virginia is 17.3%.
- How many people in Wayne County, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Wayne County, West Virginia, an estimated 6,490 of 38,771 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wayne County, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Wayne County, West Virginia is 0.6% lower than the West Virginia average. In Wayne County, West Virginia, an estimated 16.7% of 38,771 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 16.8% of 1,736,883 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wayne County, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wayne County, West Virginia is 33.6% higher than the US average. In Wayne County, West Virginia, an estimated 16.7% of 38,771 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
16.7% of 39 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
19% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
19% of 8 thousand people
Under 5 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
18.3% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
19.2% of 6 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
18.8% of 8 thousand people
18 to 64 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
16.9% of 23 thousand people
18 to 34 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
21.8% of 7 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
14.6% of 15 thousand people
60 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
15.2% of 11 thousand people
65 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
14.2% of 8 thousand people
- Gender
Male
14.5% Poverty Rate for men in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
14.5% of 19 thousand people
Female
18.9% Poverty Rate for women in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
18.9% of 20 thousand people
- Race
White
17% Poverty Rate for White people in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
17% of 37 thousand people
Black or African American
9.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
9.1% of 340 people
Asian
75% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
75% of 24 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
0% of 46 people
Two or more races
7.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
7.9% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
6.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
6.2% of 289 people
White, not Hispanic
17% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
17% of 37 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
15.9% of 28 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
27.6% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
16.5% of 10 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
16.4% of 8 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
3.8% of 5 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
7.4% of 15 thousand people
Employed
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
5.3% of 14 thousand people
Male
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
4.1% of 7 thousand people
Female
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
6.6% of 7 thousand people
Unemployed
46.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
46.5% of 757 people
Male
55.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
55.6% of 403 people
Female
36.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
36.2% of 354 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
16.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
16.1% of 32 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
4.2% of 10 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
12.5% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
24.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
24.6% of 16 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
29.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
29.7% of 6 thousand people
Male
25.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
25.7% of 3 thousand people
Female
33.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
33.2% of 3 thousand people
18 to 24 years
42.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
42.2% of 367 people
25 to 34 years
34.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
34.8% of 1 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
20.7% of 410 people
45 to 54 years
32% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
32% of 893 people
55 to 64 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
22.2% of 1 thousand people
65 to 74 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
27.4% of 1 thousand people
75 years and over
32.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
32.2% of 983 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
2.4% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
23.7% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
43.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
43.9% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wayne County, West Virginia
2022
16.7%
- Race
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Wayne County, West Virginia
2021
0% of 37 people
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