Poverty Rate in Taylor County, Texas
In Taylor County, Texas, an estimated 23,971 of 139,414 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Taylor County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Taylor County, Texas is 17.2%.
- How many people in Taylor County, Texas live in poverty?
In Taylor County, Texas, an estimated 23,971 of 139,414 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Taylor County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Taylor County, Texas is 22.86% higher than the Texas average. In Taylor County, Texas, an estimated 17.2% of 139,414 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Taylor County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Taylor County, Texas is 36.51% higher than the US average. In Taylor County, Texas, an estimated 17.2% of 139,414 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Abilene, Texas 15.9% of 114,403 people.
- Buffalo Gap, Texas 23% of 579 people.
- Impact, Texas 50% of 12 people.
- Lawn, Texas 5.8% of 411 people.
- Merkel, Texas 15% of 2,587 people.
Under 18 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
10.9% of 35 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
10.9% of 9 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
11% of 26 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
10.9% of 35 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
13.5% of 83 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
13.7% of 36 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
13.4% of 47 thousand people
60 years and over
14% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Taylor County, Texas
2023
14% of 30 thousand people
65 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Taylor County, Texas
2023
11.2% of 23 thousand people
White
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Taylor County, Texas
2023
8.5% of 96 thousand people
Black or African American
46.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Taylor County, Texas
2023
46.1% of 9 thousand people
Some other race
18.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Taylor County, Texas
2023
18.4% of 6 thousand people
Two or more races
17% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Taylor County, Texas
2023
17% of 24 thousand people
Hispanic
16.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Taylor County, Texas
2023
16.4% of 37 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Taylor County, Texas
2023
8.3% of 85 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Taylor County, Texas
2023
11.1% of 89 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Taylor County, Texas
2023
23.1% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Taylor County, Texas
2023
15.8% of 28 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Taylor County, Texas
2023
8.2% of 26 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Taylor County, Texas
2023
5.1% of 27 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
7.9% of 67 thousand people
Employed
7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Taylor County, Texas
2023
7% of 65 thousand people
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Taylor County, Texas
2023
4.8% of 33 thousand people
Female
9.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Taylor County, Texas
2023
9.2% of 32 thousand people
Unemployed
33.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Taylor County, Texas
2023
33.3% of 2 thousand people
Male
23.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Taylor County, Texas
2023
23.7% of 621 people
Female
37% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Taylor County, Texas
2023
37% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Taylor County, Texas
2023
13% of 110 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Taylor County, Texas
2023
2.3% of 54 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Taylor County, Texas
2023
25.1% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
22.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Taylor County, Texas
2023
22.3% of 37 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Taylor County, Texas
2023
28.7% of 27 thousand people
Male
21.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Taylor County, Texas
2023
21.5% of 13 thousand people
Female
35.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Taylor County, Texas
2023
35.2% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
53% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
53% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
8.6% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
26.1% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
21.6% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
37% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
37% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
30.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Taylor County, Texas
2023
30.8% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Taylor County, Texas
2023
21.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Taylor County, Texas
2023
3.5% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
57.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Taylor County, Texas
2023
57.9% of 6 thousand people
Did not work
48.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Taylor County, Texas
2023
48.4% of 9 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Taylor County, Texas
2023
12.2%
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