These are the 10 poorest counties in North Carolina, new ranking shows

Kimberly Cataudella
Courtesy of Islamic Relief USA

Ten North Carolina counties were recently named among the poorest in the state, according to financial website SmartAsset.

SmartAsset used data sources like the Census Bureau, real estate site Zillow and the U.S. International Revenue Service to compile the ranking.

Statewide, North Carolina’s median income is $60,516, according to the Census Bureau, and 13.4% of the state’s residents live in poverty.

The News & Observer previously reported that the three wealthiest counties in the state are Orange, Wake and Chatham, the report says

Learn how all 100 of North Carolina’s counties rank at smartasset.com/investing/asset-allocation-calculator#northcarolina.

The poorest counties in North Carolina

Here’s a list of the 10 poorest counties in North Carolina, according to SmartAsset:

#1: Robeson County

  • Median income: $36,736

  • Investment income: $26,909

  • Median home value: $124,124

#2: Bertie County

  • Median income: $37,571

  • Investment income: $19,576

  • Median home value: $42,523

#3: Washington County

  • Median income: $32,937

  • Investment income: $21,752

  • Median home value: $90,418

#4: Northampton County

  • Median income: $39,764

  • Investment income: $25,805

  • Median home value: $107,454

#5: Halifax County

  • Median income: $37,832

  • Investment income: $28,238

  • Median home value: $84,165

#6: Scotland County

  • Median income: $39,866

  • Investment income: $22,878

  • Median home value: $126,996

#7: Richmond County

  • Median income: $38,926

  • Investment income: $20,952

  • Median home value: $103,374

#8: Martin County

  • Median income: $41,798

  • Investment income: $17,654

  • Median home value: $42,523

#9: Lenoir County

  • Median income: $41,092

  • Investment income: $31,432

  • Median home value: $132,380

#10: Hertford County

  • Median income: $43,523

  • Investment income: $18,574

  • Median home value: $104,594

Triangle Asked & Answered: What do you want to know?

Have a question about something in our community? The News & Observer’s Service Journalism team wants your questions for our Triangle Asked & Answered series. Reach out to us by filling out this form or by sending an email to ask@newsobserver.com.

These counties are the wealthiest in North Carolina. Do you live in one of them?

No, that flat squirrel in your yard isn’t dead. It’s just splooting. Here’s why

Durham, NC restaurant is No. 1 in Yelp’s Top 100 list. See all Triangle winners.

Advertisement