- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Texas
Population 16 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Texas
2022
16.8% of 182 thousand people
Population 16 years and over poverty in Jefferson County, Texas compared
How does Jefferson County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Jefferson County, Texas
16.8%
Texas
12.4% (-26% lower than Jefferson County, Texas)
National average
11.6% (-31% lower than Jefferson County, Texas)
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Texas
Historical Timeline
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Texas historical data
2015 - 14.7%
The 2015 14.7% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 16.6%
The 2016 increase to 16.6% from 2015 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2017 - 15.3%
The 2017 decrease to 15.3% from 2016 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 14.8%
The 2018 decrease to 14.8% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 14%
The 2019 decrease to 14% from 2018 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15.9%
The 2021 increase to 15.9% from 2019 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.8%
The 2022 increase to 16.8% from 2021 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
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