13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harris County, Texas

Population 16 years and over

13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harris County, Texas

Population 16 years and over poverty in Harris County, Texas compared

How does Harris County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?

  • Harris County, Texas

    13.8%

  • Texas

    12.2% (-12% lower than Harris County, Texas)

  • National average

    11.6% (-16% lower than Harris County, Texas)

13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harris County, Texas

Historical Timeline

13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harris County, Texas historical data

  • 2015 - 13.6%

    The 2015 13.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 13.9%

    The 2016 increase to 13.9% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 13.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 13.5% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 13.7%

    The 2018 increase to 13.7% from 2017 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 12.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 12.9% from 2018 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 14.1%

    The 2021 increase to 14.1% from 2019 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 13.8%

    The 2022 decrease to 13.8% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 13.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 13.8% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

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