23% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas
Under 18 years
23% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas
2023
23% of 1.2 million people
Under 18 years poverty in Harris County, Texas compared
How does Harris County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Harris County, Texas
23%
Texas
18.4% (-20% lower than Harris County, Texas)
National average
16% (-30% lower than Harris County, Texas)
23% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas
Historical Timeline
23% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas historical data
2011 - 29.8%
The 2011 29.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 28%
The 2012 decrease to 28% from 2011 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2013 - 27.1%
The 2013 decrease to 27.1% from 2012 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2014 - 25.7%
The 2014 decrease to 25.7% from 2013 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 25.9%
The 2015 increase to 25.9% from 2014 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2016 - 24.9%
The 2016 decrease to 24.9% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 23.9%
The 2017 decrease to 23.9% from 2016 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2018 - 25.4%
The 2018 increase to 25.4% from 2017 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.
2019 - 21.7%
The 2019 decrease to 21.7% from 2018 represents a -3.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 23.8%
The 2021 increase to 23.8% from 2019 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 25.2%
The 2022 increase to 25.2% from 2021 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2023 - 23%
The 2023 decrease to 23% from 2022 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
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