5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Worth, Texas

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Worth, Texas

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

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

  • Fort Worth, Texas

    5.8%

  • Texas

    7.7% (33% higher than Fort Worth, Texas)

  • National average

    6.7% (16% higher than Fort Worth, Texas)

5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Worth, Texas

Historical Timeline

5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Fort Worth, Texas historical data

  • 2011 - 36%

    The 2011 36% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 39.7%

    The 2012 increase to 39.7% from 2011 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 44.3%

    The 2013 increase to 44.3% from 2012 represents a 4.6% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 37.5%

    The 2014 decrease to 37.5% from 2013 represents a -6.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 8.7%

    The 2015 decrease to 8.7% from 2014 represents a -28.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 8.8%

    The 2016 increase to 8.8% from 2015 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 6.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 6.2% from 2016 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 8.3%

    The 2018 increase to 8.3% from 2017 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 5.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 5.7% from 2018 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.8%

    The 2021 increase to 7.8% from 2019 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 5.8%

    The 2022 decrease to 5.8% from 2021 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

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