All people in North Carolina are financially stable and have lifetime economic prosperity.
Poverty (Race/Ethnicity): Percent of individuals below 100% Federal Poverty Level in NC
Current Value
9.8%
Definition
Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
NC (TOTAL) - % of Individuals below 100% Federal Poverty Level declined from 16.8% in 2016 to 13.2% in 2023.
NC (American Indian/Alaskan Native) below 100% of Federal Poverty Level declined from 28.1% in 2016 to 24.1% in 2020, with minimal change during the last three years (24.0% in 2023).
NC (Native Hawaiian/PI) below 100% of Federal Poverty Level rose from 19.7% in 2016 to 23.6% in 2023.
NC (Hispanic) below 100% of Federal Poverty Level declined from 31.55 in 2016 to 20.8% in 2023.
NC (Black) below 100% of Federal Poverty Level declined from 26.1% in 2016 to 20.3% in 2023.
NC (White) below 100% of Federal Poverty Level declined from 13.0% in 2016 to 9.8% in 2023.
NC (Asian/Pacific Islander) below 100% of Federal Poverty Level declined from 13.0% in 2016 to 8.3% in 2023.
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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