8.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galveston County, Texas

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.