Poverty Rate in Denton County, Texas
In Denton County, Texas, an estimated 78,852 of 966,712 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Denton County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Denton County, Texas is 8.2%.
- How many people in Denton County, Texas live in poverty?
In Denton County, Texas, an estimated 78,852 of 966,712 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Denton County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Denton County, Texas is 41.43% lower than the Texas average. In Denton County, Texas, an estimated 8.2% of 966,712 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Denton County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Denton County, Texas is 34.92% lower than the US average. In Denton County, Texas, an estimated 8.2% of 966,712 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
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- Celina, Texas 6% of 21,388 people.
Under 18 years
4.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.8% of 230 thousand people
Under 5 years
5.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
5.1% of 57 thousand people
5 to 17 years
4.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.7% of 173 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
4.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.4% of 229 thousand people
18 to 64 years
6.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
6.4% of 646 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
10% of 229 thousand people
35 to 64 years
4.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.5% of 418 thousand people
60 years and over
5.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Denton County, Texas
2023
5.5% of 169 thousand people
65 years and over
5.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Denton County, Texas
2023
5.9% of 119 thousand people
White
4.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.7% of 554 thousand people
Black or African American
7.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Denton County, Texas
2023
7.6% of 116 thousand people
Asian
3.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Denton County, Texas
2023
3.9% of 118 thousand people
Some other race
14% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Denton County, Texas
2023
14% of 50 thousand people
Two or more races
7.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Denton County, Texas
2023
7.7% of 149 thousand people
Hispanic
9.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Denton County, Texas
2023
9.5% of 203 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
4.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.5% of 515 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
4.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.9% of 683 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
15.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Denton County, Texas
2023
15.3% of 40 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
7.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Denton County, Texas
2023
7.7% of 113 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Denton County, Texas
2023
5.8% of 190 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Denton County, Texas
2023
2.2% of 341 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
3.9% of 574 thousand people
Employed
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Denton County, Texas
2023
3.4% of 553 thousand people
Male
2.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Denton County, Texas
2023
2.6% of 296 thousand people
Female
4.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Denton County, Texas
2023
4.2% of 257 thousand people
Unemployed
18.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Denton County, Texas
2023
18.7% of 21 thousand people
Male
16.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Denton County, Texas
2023
16.3% of 10 thousand people
Female
20.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Denton County, Texas
2023
20.9% of 11 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
6.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Denton County, Texas
2023
6.3% of 794 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Denton County, Texas
2023
1.2% of 426 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Denton County, Texas
2023
11.9% of 166 thousand people
Did not work
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Denton County, Texas
2023
12.5% of 201 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Denton County, Texas
2023
20.5% of 161 thousand people
Male
16.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Denton County, Texas
2023
16.4% of 79 thousand people
Female
24.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Denton County, Texas
2023
24.5% of 83 thousand people
18 to 24 years
47.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
47.6% of 27 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
11.7% of 43 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
15.8% of 24 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
17.6% of 19 thousand people
55 to 64 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
17.3% of 18 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Denton County, Texas
2023
15.7% of 15 thousand people
75 years and over
12% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Denton County, Texas
2023
12% of 13 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Denton County, Texas
2023
2.2% of 91 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
43.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Denton County, Texas
2023
43.6% of 35 thousand people
Did not work
44.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Denton County, Texas
2023
44.5% of 36 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
5.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Denton County, Texas
2023
5.9%
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