- Race
- Black or African American
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
2023
16.4% of 38 thousand people
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.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Smith County, Texas Poverty dataset.