Household Pulse Survey Updates

Based on responses collected July 9 through July 14, the Household Pulse Survey estimates that during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• 50.1% of American adults live in households which have experienced a loss in employment income; 46% for NC and 46% for SC
• 35.1% of American adults expect to experience a loss in employment income; 29% for NC and 27% for SC
• 26.4% of adults either missed last month’s rent or mortgage payment or had slight or no confidence that their household could make the next payment on time.
• 36% in NC report rent was or will be deferred; 15% in SC.

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