All people in North Carolina are financially stable and have lifetime economic prosperity. and 14 more...

All Wake County residents have equitable access to good jobs and economic security.

All people in Cumberland County are financially stable and have lifetime economic prosperity

POVERTY All people in North Carolina are financially stable and have lifetime economic prosperity.

State level HNC indicator measures

All Alamance county residents are financially stable.

All people in Dare County have equitable access to health services.

All people in Dare County live in communities that foster and support positive mental health.

All people in Chatham have the access to resources they need to achieve economic stability and resilience.

All individuals and families with substance use disorder have access to person-centered care through evidence-based approaches.

All people in Burke County have equitable access to fresh fruit and vegetables

All people in Beaufort County have equitable access to transportation, education, housing, and food.

All Rowan County residents have access to the resources they need to adopting healthy eat behaviors.

All children in Yadkin County will have equitable access to healthcare

All members of the Orange County community will have equitable access to existing community services/resources and will be informed on how to contact/use these services.

Poverty (Total): Percent of individuals below 200% Federal Poverty Level in North Carolina

Current Value

31.0%

2023

Definition

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Story Behind the Data

The percent of individuals below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) in North Carolina has steadily declined since 2014. However, at 31.0% in 2023, this measure remains four percentage points above the HNC 2030 target goal of 27.0%.

5-year rolling estimate

Indicator Notes

Definition:

The percentage of people who have incomes below 200% 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.

Less than 200% of poverty is an income level threshold for some programs. [HNC 2030]

Additional Information:

HNC 2030 uses percent of individuals below 200% Federal Poverty Level. However, these data are not disaggregated at the 200% level for gender or race/ethnicity.

For disaggregated data, use percent of individuals 100% below Federal Poverty Level from the American Community Survey (ACS, Table 1701).

For More Information:

HNC-REPORT-FINAL-Spread2.pdf

SHA-REPORT-Final-2-24.pdf

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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