14% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Texas

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

14% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Texas

Civilian labor force 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

    14%

  • Texas

    7.8% (-44% lower than Jefferson County, Texas)

  • National average

    6.7% (-52% lower than Jefferson County, Texas)

14% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Texas

Historical Timeline

14% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Texas historical data

  • 2011 - 35.7%

    The 2011 35.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 35.4%

    The 2012 decrease to 35.4% from 2011 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2013 - 32.2%

    The 2013 decrease to 32.2% from 2012 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 32.6%

    The 2014 increase to 32.6% from 2013 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 9.8%

    The 2015 decrease to 9.8% from 2014 represents a -22.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 11.2%

    The 2016 increase to 11.2% from 2015 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 9.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 9.8% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 8.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 8.3% from 2017 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 7.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 7.7% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 11.1%

    The 2021 increase to 11.1% from 2019 represents a 3.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 10.1%

    The 2022 decrease to 10.1% from 2021 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 14%

    The 2023 increase to 14% from 2022 represents a 3.9% increase YoY.

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