5.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Bend County, Texas

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Bend County, Texas

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Fort Bend County, Texas compared

How does Fort Bend County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?

  • Fort Bend County, Texas

    5.1%

  • Texas

    7.8% (53% higher than Fort Bend County, Texas)

  • National average

    6.7% (31% higher than Fort Bend County, Texas)

5.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Bend County, Texas

Historical Timeline

5.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Bend County, Texas historical data

  • 2011 - 20%

    The 2011 20% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 16.4%

    The 2012 decrease to 16.4% from 2011 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2013 - 20.7%

    The 2013 increase to 20.7% from 2012 represents a 4.3% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 14.3%

    The 2014 decrease to 14.3% from 2013 represents a -6.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 3.3%

    The 2015 decrease to 3.3% from 2014 represents a -11.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 4.8%

    The 2016 increase to 4.8% from 2015 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 4.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 4.8% from 2016 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 4.2%

    The 2018 decrease to 4.2% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 3.6%

    The 2019 decrease to 3.6% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 3.1%

    The 2021 decrease to 3.1% from 2019 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 4.9%

    The 2022 increase to 4.9% from 2021 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 5.1%

    The 2023 increase to 5.1% from 2022 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

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