Poverty Rate in Harris County, Texas
In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 781,107 of 4,739,328 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Harris County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Harris County, Texas is 16.5%.
- How many people in Harris County, Texas live in poverty?
In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 781,107 of 4,739,328 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harris County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Harris County, Texas is 17.86% higher than the Texas average. In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 16.5% of 4,739,328 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harris County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Harris County, Texas is 30.95% higher than the US average. In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 16.5% of 4,739,328 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Aldine, Texas 33.7% of 15,462 people.
- Atascocita, Texas 5.2% of 86,422 people.
- Barrett, Texas 14.8% of 3,488 people.
- Baytown, Texas 17.4% of 83,774 people.
- Bellaire, Texas 2.2% of 17,130 people.
Under 18 years
23% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
23% of 1.2 million people
Under 5 years
24.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
24.5% of 318 thousand people
5 to 17 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
22.5% of 904 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
22.8% of 1.2 million people
18 to 64 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
13.7% of 3 million people
18 to 34 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
16.2% of 1.2 million people
35 to 64 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
12% of 1.8 million people
60 years and over
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Harris County, Texas
2023
13.6% of 822 thousand people
65 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Harris County, Texas
2023
13.4% of 577 thousand people
White
9.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Harris County, Texas
2023
9.3% of 1.6 million people
Black or African American
21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Harris County, Texas
2023
21.2% of 919 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
21.3% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Harris County, Texas
2023
21.3% of 60 thousand people
Asian
10.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Harris County, Texas
2023
10.7% of 359 thousand people
Some other race
22.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Harris County, Texas
2023
22.9% of 724 thousand people
Two or more races
18.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Harris County, Texas
2023
18.6% of 1.1 million people
Hispanic
20.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Harris County, Texas
2023
20.6% of 2.1 million people
White, not Hispanic
6.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Harris County, Texas
2023
6.9% of 1.2 million people
Population 25 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Harris County, Texas
2023
13% of 3.1 million people
Less than high school graduate
25.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Harris County, Texas
2023
25.4% of 522 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Harris County, Texas
2023
17.3% of 716 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Harris County, Texas
2023
11.2% of 806 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Harris County, Texas
2023
5.6% of 1.1 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
9.4% of 2.6 million people
Employed
8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Harris County, Texas
2023
8% of 2.4 million people
Male
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Harris County, Texas
2023
6.7% of 1.3 million people
Female
9.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Harris County, Texas
2023
9.6% of 1.1 million people
Unemployed
32.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Harris County, Texas
2023
32.4% of 149 thousand people
Male
32.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Harris County, Texas
2023
32.4% of 74 thousand people
Female
32.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Harris County, Texas
2023
32.3% of 75 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harris County, Texas
2023
13.8% of 3.7 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Harris County, Texas
2023
4.2% of 1.8 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Harris County, Texas
2023
20% of 779 thousand people
Did not work
25.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Harris County, Texas
2023
25.3% of 1.1 million people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Harris County, Texas
2023
23.8% of 840 thousand people
Male
19.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Harris County, Texas
2023
19.7% of 427 thousand people
Female
28% Poverty Rate for single women in Harris County, Texas
2023
28% of 413 thousand people
18 to 24 years
35.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
35.7% of 93 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
18.6% of 230 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
18.5% of 136 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
23.9% of 104 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
27.3% of 112 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
23.9% of 94 thousand people
75 years and over
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Harris County, Texas
2023
25.2% of 66 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Harris County, Texas
2023
4.2% of 453 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Harris County, Texas
2023
38.5% of 178 thousand people
Did not work
53.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Harris County, Texas
2023
53.7% of 209 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Harris County, Texas
2023
16%
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