- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Houston, Texas
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Houston, Texas
2022
10.5% of 1.2 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Houston, Texas compared
How does Houston, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Houston, Texas
10.5%
Texas
7.7% (-27% lower than Houston, Texas)
National average
6.7% (-36% lower than Houston, Texas)
10.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Houston, Texas
Historical Timeline
10.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Houston, Texas historical data
2011 - 42.6%
The 2011 42.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 40.4%
The 2012 decrease to 40.4% from 2011 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 42.3%
The 2013 increase to 42.3% from 2012 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 44.4%
The 2014 increase to 44.4% from 2013 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.
2015 - 11.9%
The 2015 decrease to 11.9% from 2014 represents a -32.5% decrease YoY.
2016 - 11.4%
The 2016 decrease to 11.4% from 2015 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 11.4%
The 2017 decrease to 11.4% from 2016 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2018 - 10.1%
The 2018 decrease to 10.1% from 2017 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2019 - 10.6%
The 2019 increase to 10.6% from 2018 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2021 - 10.7%
The 2021 increase to 10.7% from 2019 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 10.5%
The 2022 decrease to 10.5% from 2021 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
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