Poverty Rate in Galveston County, Texas
In Galveston County, Texas, an estimated 48,437 of 351,677 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Galveston County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Galveston County, Texas is 13.8%.
- How many people in Galveston County, Texas live in poverty?
In Galveston County, Texas, an estimated 48,437 of 351,677 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Galveston County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Galveston County, Texas is 1.43% lower than the Texas average. In Galveston County, Texas, an estimated 13.8% of 351,677 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Galveston County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Galveston County, Texas is 9.52% higher than the US average. In Galveston County, Texas, an estimated 13.8% of 351,677 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alvin, Texas 10.4% of 27,196 people.
- Bacliff, Texas 28.1% of 10,257 people.
- Bayou Vista, Texas 4.8% of 2,006 people.
- Bolivar Peninsula, Texas 12.4% of 2,626 people.
- Clear Lake Shores, Texas 8% of 1,232 people.
Under 18 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
14.2% of 83 thousand people
Under 5 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
14.9% of 20 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
13.9% of 63 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
14.2% of 83 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
10.1% of 215 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
13.1% of 74 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
8.5% of 141 thousand people
60 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Galveston County, Texas
2023
9.7% of 81 thousand people
65 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Galveston County, Texas
2023
10.8% of 57 thousand people
White
8.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Galveston County, Texas
2023
8.6% of 217 thousand people
Black or African American
20.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Galveston County, Texas
2023
20.6% of 43 thousand people
Asian
9.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Galveston County, Texas
2023
9.7% of 12 thousand people
Some other race
7.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Galveston County, Texas
2023
7.3% of 17 thousand people
Two or more races
14.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Galveston County, Texas
2023
14.9% of 65 thousand people
Hispanic
13.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Galveston County, Texas
2023
13.5% of 95 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Galveston County, Texas
2023
7.8% of 191 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Galveston County, Texas
2023
9.5% of 244 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Galveston County, Texas
2023
18% of 25 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Galveston County, Texas
2023
14.8% of 50 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Galveston County, Texas
2023
8.9% of 83 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Galveston County, Texas
2023
4.5% of 86 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
5.8% of 182 thousand people
Employed
4.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Galveston County, Texas
2023
4.3% of 174 thousand people
Male
3.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Galveston County, Texas
2023
3.6% of 90 thousand people
Female
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Galveston County, Texas
2023
5.1% of 84 thousand people
Unemployed
36.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Galveston County, Texas
2023
36.4% of 9 thousand people
Male
28.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Galveston County, Texas
2023
28.5% of 5 thousand people
Female
47.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Galveston County, Texas
2023
47.2% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Galveston County, Texas
2023
10.3% of 282 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Galveston County, Texas
2023
2.2% of 139 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Galveston County, Texas
2023
13.9% of 50 thousand people
Did not work
20.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Galveston County, Texas
2023
20.4% of 93 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Galveston County, Texas
2023
22.5% of 60 thousand people
Male
19.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Galveston County, Texas
2023
19.4% of 29 thousand people
Female
25.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Galveston County, Texas
2023
25.5% of 31 thousand people
18 to 24 years
53.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
53.8% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
21.3% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
16.3% of 7 thousand people
45 to 54 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
14.6% of 8 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
23.2% of 11 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2023
18.9% of 8 thousand people
75 years and over
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Galveston County, Texas
2023
22.5% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Galveston County, Texas
2023
3.4% of 28 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
27.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Galveston County, Texas
2023
27.2% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
45.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Galveston County, Texas
2023
45.5% of 21 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Galveston County, Texas
2023
11.1%
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