New York

New York has a population of 20,201,249, of which 79.6% of the population is aged 18+ (U.S. Census, 2021)

14 of New York's 62 counties lie within the Appalachian Region

New York is home to the northernmost county in the Appalachian Region—Otsego County

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Literacy

24.4% of New York adults read below a 3rd Grade level

31.1% of New York adults read between a 3rd and 8th Grade level

44.5% of New York adults are proficient in reading texts above an 8th Grade level

Numeracy

34.7% of New York adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 1 step

29.8% of New York adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 3 steps

35.5% of New York adults are proficient in math taught above an 8th Grade level

County Data

In New York's 14 Appalachian counties, roughly half of adults read below an 8th Grade level

1 in 10 adults has not graduated from high school

1 in 4 residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level

In New York's 14 Appalachian counties, nearly 2 out of every 3 adults struggle to perform basic math

Nearly 1 in 6 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance

Just 6.1% of residents lack health insurance

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