- Race
- Black or African American
31.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Texas
Black or African American
31.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Texas
2022
31.6% of 78 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Jefferson County, Texas compared
How does Jefferson County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Jefferson County, Texas
31.6%
Texas
19.7% (-38% lower than Jefferson County, Texas)
National average
21.3% (-33% lower than Jefferson County, Texas)
31.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Texas
Historical Timeline
31.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Texas historical data
2011 - 26.9%
The 2011 26.9% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 31.3%
The 2012 increase to 31.3% from 2011 represents a 4.4% increase YoY.
2015 - 24.9%
The 2015 decrease to 24.9% from 2012 represents a -6.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 29%
The 2016 increase to 29% from 2015 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.
2017 - 22.2%
The 2017 decrease to 22.2% from 2016 represents a -6.8% decrease YoY.
2018 - 27.7%
The 2018 increase to 27.7% from 2017 represents a 5.5% increase YoY.
2019 - 20.6%
The 2019 decrease to 20.6% from 2018 represents a -7.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 27.9%
The 2021 increase to 27.9% from 2019 represents a 7.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 31.6%
The 2022 increase to 31.6% from 2021 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Jefferson County, Texas Poverty dataset.