18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Texas
Black or African American
18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Texas
2023
18.3% of 3.6 million people
Black or African American poverty in Texas compared
How does Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Texas
18.3%
National average
20.8% (14% higher than Texas)
18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Texas
Historical Timeline
18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Texas historical data
2011 - 28.2%
The 2011 28.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 26.9%
The 2012 decrease to 26.9% from 2011 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2013 - 25.4%
The 2013 decrease to 25.4% from 2012 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2014 - 25.8%
The 2014 increase to 25.8% from 2013 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2015 - 21.4%
The 2015 decrease to 21.4% from 2014 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 20.4%
The 2016 decrease to 20.4% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 19%
The 2017 decrease to 19% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.6%
The 2018 increase to 19.6% from 2017 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2019 - 18.6%
The 2019 decrease to 18.6% from 2018 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.5%
The 2021 increase to 19.5% from 2019 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 19.7%
The 2022 increase to 19.7% from 2021 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2023 - 18.3%
The 2023 decrease to 18.3% from 2022 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Texas Poverty dataset.