Population
2023
15.8% of 1.3 million people
Population poverty in Dallas, Texas compared
How does Dallas, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Dallas, Texas
15.8%
Texas
13.7% (-13% lower than Dallas, Texas)
National average
12.5% (-21% lower than Dallas, Texas)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 25.3%
The 2011 25.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 23.9%
The 2012 decrease to 23.9% from 2011 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 24.4%
The 2013 increase to 24.4% from 2012 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2014 - 24.5%
The 2014 increase to 24.5% from 2013 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2015 - 22.5%
The 2015 decrease to 22.5% from 2014 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2016 - 19.4%
The 2016 decrease to 19.4% from 2015 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 18.5%
The 2017 decrease to 18.5% from 2016 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2018 - 18%
The 2018 decrease to 18% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 17.5%
The 2019 decrease to 17.5% from 2018 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 16.5%
The 2021 decrease to 16.5% from 2019 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2022 - 17.8%
The 2022 increase to 17.8% from 2021 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2023 - 15.8%
The 2023 decrease to 15.8% from 2022 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Dallas, Texas Poverty dataset.