Poverty Rate in Houston, Texas
In Houston, Texas, an estimated 443,001 of 2,260,756 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Houston, Texas?
The poverty rate in Houston, Texas is 19.6%.
- How many people in Houston, Texas live in poverty?
In Houston, Texas, an estimated 443,001 of 2,260,756 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Houston, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Houston, Texas is 40.0% higher than the Texas average. In Houston, Texas, an estimated 19.6% of 2,260,756 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Houston, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Houston, Texas is 55.56% higher than the US average. In Houston, Texas, an estimated 19.6% of 2,260,756 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
28.8% of 527 thousand people
Under 5 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
28.6% of 149 thousand people
5 to 17 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
28.8% of 378 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
28.6% of 526 thousand people
18 to 64 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
16.7% of 1.5 million people
18 to 34 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
19.2% of 623 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
14.8% of 830 thousand people
60 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Houston, Texas
2023
16.8% of 407 thousand people
65 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Houston, Texas
2023
16.8% of 291 thousand people
White
11.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Houston, Texas
2023
11.2% of 681 thousand people
Black or African American
24.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Houston, Texas
2023
24.4% of 534 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
25.8% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Houston, Texas
2023
25.8% of 28 thousand people
Asian
12.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Houston, Texas
2023
12.8% of 156 thousand people
Some other race
25.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Houston, Texas
2023
25.4% of 344 thousand people
Two or more races
23% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Houston, Texas
2023
23% of 527 thousand people
Hispanic
24.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Houston, Texas
2023
24.5% of 1 million people
White, not Hispanic
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Houston, Texas
2023
8.1% of 521 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Houston, Texas
2023
15.7% of 1.5 million people
Less than high school graduate
28.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Houston, Texas
2023
28.8% of 278 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Houston, Texas
2023
22.4% of 332 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Houston, Texas
2023
14.1% of 345 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Houston, Texas
2023
6.4% of 571 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
11.7% of 1.2 million people
Employed
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Houston, Texas
2023
9.9% of 1.2 million people
Male
8.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Houston, Texas
2023
8.4% of 628 thousand people
Female
11.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Houston, Texas
2023
11.6% of 544 thousand people
Unemployed
39.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Houston, Texas
2023
39.8% of 77 thousand people
Male
40.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Houston, Texas
2023
40.4% of 38 thousand people
Female
39.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Houston, Texas
2023
39.2% of 40 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
16.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Houston, Texas
2023
16.9% of 1.8 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Houston, Texas
2023
5.4% of 887 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Houston, Texas
2023
25% of 380 thousand people
Did not work
30.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Houston, Texas
2023
30.3% of 533 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Houston, Texas
2023
25.1% of 542 thousand people
Male
22% Poverty Rate for single men in Houston, Texas
2023
22% of 277 thousand people
Female
28.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Houston, Texas
2023
28.2% of 264 thousand people
18 to 24 years
39% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
39% of 66 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
19.2% of 161 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
19.7% of 90 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
24% of 59 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
28.2% of 68 thousand people
65 to 74 years
28% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Houston, Texas
2023
28% of 56 thousand people
75 years and over
27.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Houston, Texas
2023
27.1% of 41 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Houston, Texas
2023
4.5% of 291 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Houston, Texas
2023
40.5% of 120 thousand people
Did not work
56.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Houston, Texas
2023
56.6% of 131 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Houston, Texas
2023
19.4%
Poverty Rate by City around Harris County
- 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.