19.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Houston, Texas

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

19.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Houston, Texas

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Houston, Texas compared

How does Houston, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?

  • Houston, Texas

    19.4%

  • Texas

    13.6% (-30% lower than Houston, Texas)

  • National average

    12.2% (-37% lower than Houston, Texas)

19.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Houston, Texas

Historical Timeline

19.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Houston, Texas historical data

  • 2021 - 19.2%

    The 2021 19.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 20.6%

    The 2022 increase to 20.6% from 2021 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 19.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 19.4% from 2022 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Houston, Texas Poverty dataset.