- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galveston County, Texas
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galveston County, Texas
2022
8.2% of 178 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Galveston County, Texas compared
How does Galveston County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Galveston County, Texas
8.2%
Texas
7.7% (-6% lower than Galveston County, Texas)
National average
6.7% (-18% lower than Galveston County, Texas)
8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galveston County, Texas
Historical Timeline
8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galveston County, Texas historical data
2011 - 32.5%
The 2011 32.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 30.3%
The 2012 decrease to 30.3% from 2011 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 35.1%
The 2013 increase to 35.1% from 2012 represents a 4.8% increase YoY.
2014 - 40.9%
The 2014 increase to 40.9% from 2013 represents a 5.8% increase YoY.
2015 - 9%
The 2015 decrease to 9% from 2014 represents a -31.9% decrease YoY.
2016 - 8.4%
The 2016 decrease to 8.4% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 7%
The 2017 decrease to 7% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 6.7%
The 2018 decrease to 6.7% from 2017 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2019 - 6.6%
The 2019 decrease to 6.6% from 2018 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 6.3%
The 2021 decrease to 6.3% from 2019 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2022 - 8.2%
The 2022 increase to 8.2% from 2021 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
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