19.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Texas
Under 5 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Texas
2023
19.6% of 1.9 million people
Under 5 years poverty in Texas compared
How does Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Texas
19.6%
National average
16.8% (-14% lower than Texas)
19.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Texas
Historical Timeline
19.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Texas historical data
2011 - 26.4%
The 2011 26.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 25.5%
The 2012 decrease to 25.5% from 2011 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2013 - 24.8%
The 2013 decrease to 24.8% from 2012 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2014 - 24.3%
The 2014 decrease to 24.3% from 2013 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2015 - 24.9%
The 2015 increase to 24.9% from 2014 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2016 - 24.3%
The 2016 decrease to 24.3% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.8%
The 2017 decrease to 22.8% from 2016 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 22.6%
The 2018 decrease to 22.6% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 21.4%
The 2019 decrease to 21.4% from 2018 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 21.2%
The 2021 decrease to 21.2% from 2019 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2022 - 20.9%
The 2022 decrease to 20.9% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 19.6%
The 2023 decrease to 19.6% from 2022 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
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