All people in North Carolina are financially stable and have lifetime economic prosperity.
Poverty (Total): Percent of individuals below 100% Federal Poverty Level in North Carolina
Current Value
13.0%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The percent of individuals below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) in North Carolina steadily declined from 16.8% in 2016 to 13.0% in 2024.
Five-year rolling estimate
Indicator Notes
Definition:
The percentage of people who have incomes below 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
Why is this Important?
Poverty is a social determinant of health (SDOH). Families and individuals with incomes at or even somewhat above poverty level may have difficulty meeting basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, etc. [HNC2030]
For More Information:
Poverty (Total) Percent of individuals below 100% Federal Poverty Level in North Carolina from the American Community Survey (ACS,Table 1701)
Links:
How the Census Bureau Measures Poverty
3. Understanding and Using ACS Single-Year and Multiyear Estimates
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data/2023.html
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