Poverty Rate in Houston County, Georgia
In Houston County, Georgia, an estimated 16,326 of 167,841 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Houston County, Georgia?
The poverty rate in Houston County, Georgia is 9.7%.
- How many people in Houston County, Georgia live in poverty?
In Houston County, Georgia, an estimated 16,326 of 167,841 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Houston County, Georgia compare to the average for Georgia?
The poverty rate in Houston County, Georgia is 23.62% lower than the Georgia average. In Houston County, Georgia, an estimated 9.7% of 167,841 people live in poverty. In Georgia, 12.7% of 10,655,140 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Houston County, Georgia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Houston County, Georgia is 23.02% lower than the US average. In Houston County, Georgia, an estimated 9.7% of 167,841 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Byron, Georgia 15.5% of 5,687 people.
- Centerville, Georgia 15.3% of 8,166 people.
- Fort Valley, Georgia 35.7% of 7,323 people.
- Macon-Bibb County, Georgia 25.1% of 150,191 people.
- Perry, Georgia 13.4% of 20,307 people.
Under 18 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
18.2% of 43 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
23.8% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
16.4% of 33 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
18.2% of 43 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
13% of 103 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
19.3% of 38 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
9.2% of 65 thousand people
60 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Houston County, Georgia
2023
10.8% of 35 thousand people
65 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Houston County, Georgia
2023
11% of 24 thousand people
White
10.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Houston County, Georgia
2023
10.9% of 90 thousand people
Black or African American
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Houston County, Georgia
2023
16.1% of 56 thousand people
Two or more races
23.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Houston County, Georgia
2023
23.2% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
29.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Houston County, Georgia
2023
29.5% of 13 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Houston County, Georgia
2023
9.7% of 87 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Houston County, Georgia
2023
11.4% of 113 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Houston County, Georgia
2023
26.4% of 10 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Houston County, Georgia
2023
19.8% of 30 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Houston County, Georgia
2023
7.8% of 36 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Houston County, Georgia
2023
4% of 37 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
8.9% of 85 thousand people
Employed
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Houston County, Georgia
2023
5.8% of 78 thousand people
Male
5.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Houston County, Georgia
2023
5.7% of 40 thousand people
Female
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Houston County, Georgia
2023
5.8% of 39 thousand people
Unemployed
46.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Houston County, Georgia
2023
46.1% of 7 thousand people
Male
26.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Houston County, Georgia
2023
26.6% of 4 thousand people
Female
69.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Houston County, Georgia
2023
69.6% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Houston County, Georgia
2023
12.4% of 133 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Houston County, Georgia
2023
2.3% of 64 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Houston County, Georgia
2023
21.7% of 23 thousand people
Did not work
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Houston County, Georgia
2023
21.5% of 46 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Houston County, Georgia
2023
25.9% of 26 thousand people
Male
31.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Houston County, Georgia
2023
31.5% of 14 thousand people
Female
19.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Houston County, Georgia
2023
19.2% of 12 thousand people
18 to 24 years
39% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
39% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
28.6% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
35.1% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
8.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
8.1% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
26.1% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Houston County, Georgia
2023
31.9% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Houston County, Georgia
2023
19.4% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Houston County, Georgia
2023
0% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
45.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Houston County, Georgia
2023
45.5% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
49.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Houston County, Georgia
2023
49.1% of 9 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
14% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Houston County, Georgia
2023
14%
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