Poverty Rate in Abilene, Texas
In Abilene, Texas, an estimated 18,158 of 114,403 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Abilene, Texas?
The poverty rate in Abilene, Texas is 15.9%.
- How many people in Abilene, Texas live in poverty?
In Abilene, Texas, an estimated 18,158 of 114,403 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Abilene, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Abilene, Texas is 13.57% higher than the Texas average. In Abilene, Texas, an estimated 15.9% of 114,403 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Abilene, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Abilene, Texas is 26.19% higher than the US average. In Abilene, Texas, an estimated 15.9% of 114,403 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
13.1% of 29 thousand people
Under 5 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
13.4% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
13% of 21 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
13.1% of 29 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
15.1% of 72 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
15.1% of 32 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
15.1% of 40 thousand people
60 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Abilene, Texas
2023
15.2% of 24 thousand people
65 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Abilene, Texas
2023
12% of 19 thousand people
White
9.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Abilene, Texas
2023
9.7% of 77 thousand people
Black or African American
47.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Abilene, Texas
2023
47.2% of 9 thousand people
Some other race
18.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Abilene, Texas
2023
18.2% of 6 thousand people
Two or more races
18.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Abilene, Texas
2023
18.8% of 22 thousand people
Hispanic
17.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Abilene, Texas
2023
17.7% of 34 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Abilene, Texas
2023
9.6% of 67 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Abilene, Texas
2023
12.3% of 76 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Abilene, Texas
2023
23.7% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Abilene, Texas
2023
17.5% of 24 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Abilene, Texas
2023
8.8% of 21 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Abilene, Texas
2023
5.8% of 22 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
9% of 57 thousand people
Employed
8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Abilene, Texas
2023
8% of 55 thousand people
Male
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Abilene, Texas
2023
5.5% of 27 thousand people
Female
10.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Abilene, Texas
2023
10.4% of 27 thousand people
Unemployed
37.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Abilene, Texas
2023
37.1% of 2 thousand people
Male
24.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Abilene, Texas
2023
24.7% of 596 people
Female
42.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Abilene, Texas
2023
42.4% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Abilene, Texas
2023
14.5% of 94 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Abilene, Texas
2023
2.6% of 46 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Abilene, Texas
2023
28.9% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
24.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Abilene, Texas
2023
24.3% of 32 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Abilene, Texas
2023
28.9% of 26 thousand people
Male
19.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Abilene, Texas
2023
19.9% of 12 thousand people
Female
37.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Abilene, Texas
2023
37.2% of 13 thousand people
18 to 24 years
52.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
52.5% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
8.6% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
27.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
27.1% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
22.5% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
35.9% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Abilene, Texas
2023
30.5% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Abilene, Texas
2023
23.6% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Abilene, Texas
2023
3.6% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
59.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Abilene, Texas
2023
59.3% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
47.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Abilene, Texas
2023
47.4% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Abilene, Texas
2023
13.9%
Poverty Rate by City around Taylor County
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