Poverty Rate in Dallas County, Texas
In Dallas County, Texas, an estimated 364,533 of 2,572,288 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Dallas County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Dallas County, Texas is 14.2%.
- How many people in Dallas County, Texas live in poverty?
In Dallas County, Texas, an estimated 364,533 of 2,572,288 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Dallas County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Dallas County, Texas is 1.43% higher than the Texas average. In Dallas County, Texas, an estimated 14.2% of 2,572,288 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Dallas County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Dallas County, Texas is 12.7% higher than the US average. In Dallas County, Texas, an estimated 14.2% of 2,572,288 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- 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.
Under 18 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
19.8% of 639 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
24.3% of 173 thousand people
5 to 17 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
18.2% of 467 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
19.6% of 637 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
11.4% of 1.6 million people
18 to 34 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
13.5% of 672 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
9.9% of 950 thousand people
60 years and over
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Dallas County, Texas
2023
12.3% of 453 thousand people
65 years and over
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Dallas County, Texas
2023
13.3% of 312 thousand people
White
8.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Dallas County, Texas
2023
8.4% of 862 thousand people
Black or African American
19.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Dallas County, Texas
2023
19.5% of 572 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
9.6% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Dallas County, Texas
2023
9.6% of 19 thousand people
Asian
9.6% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Dallas County, Texas
2023
9.6% of 183 thousand people
Some other race
17.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Dallas County, Texas
2023
17.3% of 388 thousand people
Two or more races
15.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Dallas County, Texas
2023
15.1% of 542 thousand people
Hispanic
16.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Dallas County, Texas
2023
16.2% of 1.1 million people
White, not Hispanic
6.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Dallas County, Texas
2023
6.6% of 665 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Dallas County, Texas
2023
10.7% of 1.7 million people
Less than high school graduate
20.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Dallas County, Texas
2023
20.7% of 295 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Dallas County, Texas
2023
14.8% of 373 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Dallas County, Texas
2023
9.8% of 402 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Dallas County, Texas
2023
4.1% of 620 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
7.3% of 1.4 million people
Employed
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Dallas County, Texas
2023
6.2% of 1.3 million people
Male
5.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Dallas County, Texas
2023
5.6% of 725 thousand people
Female
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Dallas County, Texas
2023
6.9% of 620 thousand people
Unemployed
32.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Dallas County, Texas
2023
32.9% of 58 thousand people
Male
37.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Dallas County, Texas
2023
37.1% of 30 thousand people
Female
28.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Dallas County, Texas
2023
28.4% of 28 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Dallas County, Texas
2023
11.8% of 2 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Dallas County, Texas
2023
3.4% of 1 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Dallas County, Texas
2023
16.8% of 386 thousand people
Did not work
23.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Dallas County, Texas
2023
23.8% of 574 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Dallas County, Texas
2023
19.9% of 527 thousand people
Male
18.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Dallas County, Texas
2023
18.7% of 272 thousand people
Female
21.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Dallas County, Texas
2023
21.1% of 255 thousand people
18 to 24 years
32% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
32% of 62 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
12% of 150 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
13.2% of 85 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
21% of 61 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
23.8% of 72 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Dallas County, Texas
2023
23% of 57 thousand people
75 years and over
28.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Dallas County, Texas
2023
28.3% of 38 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Dallas County, Texas
2023
2.9% of 309 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Dallas County, Texas
2023
32.3% of 98 thousand people
Did not work
53.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Dallas County, Texas
2023
53.3% of 121 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Dallas County, Texas
2023
13.6%
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