Poverty Rate in Dallas, Texas
In Dallas, Texas, an estimated 225,553 of 1,286,265 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Dallas, Texas?
The poverty rate in Dallas, Texas is 17.5%.
- How many people in Dallas, Texas live in poverty?
In Dallas, Texas, an estimated 225,553 of 1,286,265 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Dallas, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Dallas, Texas is 25.0% higher than the Texas average. In Dallas, Texas, an estimated 17.5% of 1,286,265 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Dallas, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Dallas, Texas is 38.89% higher than the US average. In Dallas, Texas, an estimated 17.5% of 1,286,265 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
22.8% of 302 thousand people
Under 5 years
27.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
27.1% of 90 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
21% of 211 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
22.5% of 300 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
13.4% of 832 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
14.4% of 372 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
12.7% of 460 thousand people
60 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Dallas, Texas
2023
14.9% of 220 thousand people
65 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Dallas, Texas
2023
15.2% of 154 thousand people
White
8.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Dallas, Texas
2023
8.3% of 429 thousand people
Black or African American
24.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Dallas, Texas
2023
24.3% of 304 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
9.8% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Dallas, Texas
2023
9.8% of 13 thousand people
Asian
14.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Dallas, Texas
2023
14.9% of 46 thousand people
Some other race
17.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Dallas, Texas
2023
17.8% of 210 thousand people
Two or more races
17.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Dallas, Texas
2023
17.5% of 279 thousand people
Hispanic
18% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Dallas, Texas
2023
18% of 539 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Dallas, Texas
2023
6.7% of 353 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Dallas, Texas
2023
12.7% of 864 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Dallas, Texas
2023
21.7% of 161 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Dallas, Texas
2023
19.5% of 178 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Dallas, Texas
2023
12.7% of 188 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Dallas, Texas
2023
4.8% of 336 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
8.5% of 717 thousand people
Employed
7.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Dallas, Texas
2023
7.1% of 686 thousand people
Male
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Dallas, Texas
2023
6.2% of 373 thousand people
Female
8.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Dallas, Texas
2023
8.2% of 313 thousand people
Unemployed
40.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Dallas, Texas
2023
40.1% of 32 thousand people
Male
39.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Dallas, Texas
2023
39.8% of 17 thousand people
Female
40.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Dallas, Texas
2023
40.5% of 15 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Dallas, Texas
2023
13.9% of 1 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Dallas, Texas
2023
3.8% of 537 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Dallas, Texas
2023
19.7% of 196 thousand people
Did not work
28.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Dallas, Texas
2023
28.8% of 285 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Dallas, Texas
2023
20.4% of 340 thousand people
Male
18.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Dallas, Texas
2023
18.3% of 176 thousand people
Female
22.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Dallas, Texas
2023
22.7% of 164 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
28.1% of 42 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
12.7% of 110 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
15.7% of 56 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
24.2% of 36 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
26.2% of 42 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Dallas, Texas
2023
24.6% of 31 thousand people
75 years and over
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Dallas, Texas
2023
29.1% of 22 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Dallas, Texas
2023
3.5% of 206 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Dallas, Texas
2023
34% of 63 thousand people
Did not work
57.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Dallas, Texas
2023
57.8% of 70 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Dallas, Texas
2023
15.6%
Poverty Rate by City around Dallas County
- Addison, Texas 8.4% of 16,985 people.
- Balch Springs, Texas 11.4% of 27,222 people.
- Bear Creek Ranch, Texas 0.7% of 2,160 people.
- Carrollton, Texas 6.8% of 131,750 people.
- Cedar Hill, Texas 9.8% of 47,978 people.