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

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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