Poverty Rate in Carbon County, Wyoming
How does the Poverty Rate in Carbon County, Wyoming compare to other counties in Wyoming?
What is the poverty rate for residents of Carbon County, Wyoming born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born?
12.2%
The Poverty Rate for residents of Carbon County, Wyoming who were born citizens of the United States is 12.2%.
30.4%
The Poverty Rate for residents of Carbon County, Wyoming who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 30.4%.
Poverty Rate for residents of Carbon County, Wyoming born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born
Foreign-born residents of Carbon County, Wyoming have a higher poverty rate than those who were born US citizens.
Of the 13,898 residents of Carbon County, Wyoming who were born citizens of the United States, 1,690 (12.2%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 295 (30.4%) of 971 residents of Carbon County, Wyoming who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
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2018 Wyoming Poverty Line
| Household Size | Poverty Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,140 |
| 2 | $16,460 |
| 3 | $20,780 |
| 4 | $25,100 |
| 5 | $29,420 |
| 6 | $33,740 |
| Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Wyoming in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.