16.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Smith County, Texas

Black or African American

16.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Smith County, Texas

Black or African American poverty in Smith County, Texas compared

How does Smith County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?

  • Smith County, Texas

    16.4%

  • Texas

    18.3% (12% higher than Smith County, Texas)

  • National average

    20.8% (27% higher than Smith County, Texas)

16.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Smith County, Texas

Historical Timeline

16.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Smith County, Texas historical data

  • 2011 - 18.8%

    The 2011 18.8% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2015 - 30.1%

    The 2015 increase to 30.1% from 2011 represents a 11.3% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 29.9%

    The 2016 decrease to 29.9% from 2015 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 26.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 26.2% from 2016 represents a -3.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 18.9%

    The 2018 decrease to 18.9% from 2017 represents a -7.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 17%

    The 2019 decrease to 17% from 2018 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 21.6%

    The 2021 increase to 21.6% from 2019 represents a 4.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 19%

    The 2022 decrease to 19% from 2021 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 16.4% from 2022 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

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