Characteristics of North Carolina Counties in 2018 (n = 100 Counties)
| Variable | N (%) or Median (IQR) |
|---|---|
| Gini coefficient of income inequality | 0.46 (0.44, 0.47) |
| Physician workforce per 1000 residents | |
| Primary care | 5.0 (3.5, 6.7) |
| Family medicine | 2.4 (1.6, 3.2) |
| Pediatrics | 0.9 (0.4, 1.3) |
| Rural county | 80 (80%) |
| Percent of adults with college degree | 19 (15, 25) |
| Median family income ($1000s) | 45 (39, 51) |
| Average family size | 2.5 (2.4, 2.6) |
| Percent of males who are married (18+) | 52 (48, 56) |
| Percent male | 49 (48, 50) |
| Percent Black or African American | 19 (6, 34) |
| Percent Hispanic or Latino | 6 (4, 10) |
| Median age (years) | 43 (40, 46) |
| Percent population <18 years old | 21 (19, 23) |
Abbreviation: IQR, interquartile range.