- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harris County, Texas
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
8.7% of 2.5 million people
Civilian labor force 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
8.7%
Texas
7.7% (-11% lower than Harris County, Texas)
National average
6.7% (-23% lower than Harris County, Texas)
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harris County, Texas
Historical Timeline
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harris County, Texas historical data
2011 - 35.3%
The 2011 35.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 34.1%
The 2012 decrease to 34.1% from 2011 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 36.3%
The 2013 increase to 36.3% from 2012 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.
2014 - 35.1%
The 2014 decrease to 35.1% from 2013 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2015 - 9.3%
The 2015 decrease to 9.3% from 2014 represents a -25.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 9.3%
The 2016 decrease to 9.3% from 2015 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 9%
The 2017 decrease to 9% from 2016 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 8.6%
The 2018 decrease to 8.6% from 2017 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2019 - 8.1%
The 2019 decrease to 8.1% from 2018 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 9.2%
The 2021 increase to 9.2% from 2019 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 8.7%
The 2022 decrease to 8.7% from 2021 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
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