17.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lubbock, Texas

Population 16 years and over

17.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lubbock, Texas

Population 16 years and over poverty in Lubbock, Texas compared

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

  • Lubbock, Texas

    17.5%

  • Texas

    12.2% (-30% lower than Lubbock, Texas)

  • National average

    11.6% (-34% lower than Lubbock, Texas)

17.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lubbock, Texas

Historical Timeline

17.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lubbock, Texas historical data

  • 2015 - 21%

    The 2015 21% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 20.1%

    The 2016 decrease to 20.1% from 2015 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 19.3%

    The 2017 decrease to 19.3% from 2016 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 19.8%

    The 2018 increase to 19.8% from 2017 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 19%

    The 2019 decrease to 19% from 2018 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 18%

    The 2021 decrease to 18% from 2019 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 18.9%

    The 2022 increase to 18.9% from 2021 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.5%

    The 2023 decrease to 17.5% from 2022 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

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