- Age
- Under 18 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Texas
Under 18 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Texas
2022
19.2% of 7.4 million people
Under 18 years poverty in Texas compared
How does Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Texas
19.2%
National average
16.3% (-15% lower than Texas)
19.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Texas
Historical Timeline
19.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Texas historical data
2011 - 26.6%
The 2011 26.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 25.8%
The 2012 decrease to 25.8% from 2011 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2013 - 25%
The 2013 decrease to 25% from 2012 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2014 - 24.6%
The 2014 decrease to 24.6% from 2013 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 23%
The 2015 decrease to 23% from 2014 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 22.4%
The 2016 decrease to 22.4% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 20.9%
The 2017 decrease to 20.9% from 2016 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 21.1%
The 2018 increase to 21.1% from 2017 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 19.2%
The 2019 decrease to 19.2% from 2018 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.6%
The 2021 increase to 19.6% from 2019 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2022 - 19.2%
The 2022 decrease to 19.2% from 2021 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Texas Poverty dataset.