Percent Poverty
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Percentage of people under the federal poverty level.
Source: US Census
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Percentage of people under the federal poverty level.
Source: US Census
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% of population in poverty
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Johnston County had the highest level of residents living in poverty in the Triangle in 2009 at 17.4%.
The Challenge
Imagine poverty being eradicated from the Triangle region in our lifetime. What would we need to start doing right now?
Imagine poverty being eradicated from the Triangle region in our lifetime. What would we need to start doing right now? How do we create awareness of the pervasiveness of poverty in our area and move people to action? What role can area corporations and entrepreneurial companies play in combating poverty? What investments should be made to help keep young people out of poverty?