Texas Poverty Rate By Education Level
Population 25 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Texas
2023
11.1% of 19.7 million people
Less than high school graduate
24.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Texas
2023
24.4% of 2.6 million people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Texas
2023
14.9% of 4.7 million people
Some college, associate's degree
9.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Texas
2023
9.7% of 5.5 million people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Texas
2023
4.6% of 6.8 million people