- Age
- 5 to 17 years
39% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Hidalgo County, Texas
5 to 17 years
39% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Hidalgo County, Texas
2023
39% of 204 thousand people
5 to 17 years poverty in Hidalgo County, Texas compared
How does Hidalgo County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Hidalgo County, Texas
39%
Texas
18% (-54% lower than Hidalgo County, Texas)
National average
15.7% (-60% lower than Hidalgo County, Texas)
39% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Hidalgo County, Texas
Historical Timeline
39% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Hidalgo County, Texas historical data
2011 - 32.8%
The 2011 32.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 28.5%
The 2012 decrease to 28.5% from 2011 represents a -4.3% decrease YoY.
2013 - 29.2%
The 2013 increase to 29.2% from 2012 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2014 - 28.2%
The 2014 decrease to 28.2% from 2013 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2015 - 43.3%
The 2015 increase to 43.3% from 2014 represents a 15.1% increase YoY.
2016 - 44.4%
The 2016 increase to 44.4% from 2015 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2017 - 41.2%
The 2017 decrease to 41.2% from 2016 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 42.4%
The 2018 increase to 42.4% from 2017 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 38.6%
The 2019 decrease to 38.6% from 2018 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.
2021 - 37.6%
The 2021 decrease to 37.6% from 2019 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2022 - 37.8%
The 2022 increase to 37.8% from 2021 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2023 - 39%
The 2023 increase to 39% from 2022 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
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