The Poorest Town in North Carolina: What You Need to Know About It? You may have seen our previous coverage of the richest small town in North Carolina or even the cheapest place to buy a home in the state, but have you ever wondered about the places that aren’t as financially well-off as other towns or big cities with high-paying jobs?
24/7 Wall St. has compiled a list of the “poorest” town in every state, with typical household incomes ranging from $9,100 to $43,800, well below the $69,000 or more that most American households earn.
According to the website, the poorest town in North Carolina is Scotland Neck. This small eastern North Carolina town has a population of around 2,000. The median household is at just $15,985, and the median home value is at $63,300 compared to the state average of $60,516 and $197,500, respectively. The study also found out that 46 percent of households receive SNAP benefits.
