Poverty Rate in Travis County, Texas
In Travis County, Texas, an estimated 131,756 of 1,306,520 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Travis County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Travis County, Texas is 10.1%.
- How many people in Travis County, Texas live in poverty?
In Travis County, Texas, an estimated 131,756 of 1,306,520 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Travis County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Travis County, Texas is 27.86% lower than the Texas average. In Travis County, Texas, an estimated 10.1% of 1,306,520 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Travis County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Travis County, Texas is 19.84% lower than the US average. In Travis County, Texas, an estimated 10.1% of 1,306,520 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Austin, Texas 12.4% of 935,752 people.
- Barton Creek, Texas 4.6% of 3,050 people.
- Bear Creek, Texas 0.4% of 485 people.
- Bee Cave, Texas 3.5% of 8,749 people.
- Briarcliff, Texas 3.4% of 2,273 people.
Under 18 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
12.3% of 259 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
15.2% of 72 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
11.1% of 188 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
12.1% of 259 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
10.2% of 901 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
13.7% of 365 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
7.8% of 536 thousand people
60 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Travis County, Texas
2023
7.6% of 215 thousand people
65 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Travis County, Texas
2023
7% of 150 thousand people
White
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Travis County, Texas
2023
7.9% of 719 thousand people
Black or African American
13.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Travis County, Texas
2023
13.7% of 105 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
20.3% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Travis County, Texas
2023
20.3% of 11 thousand people
Asian
8.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Travis County, Texas
2023
8.5% of 108 thousand people
Some other race
14.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Travis County, Texas
2023
14.4% of 96 thousand people
Two or more races
13.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Travis County, Texas
2023
13.6% of 273 thousand people
Hispanic
14.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Travis County, Texas
2023
14.7% of 424 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Travis County, Texas
2023
6.6% of 618 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Travis County, Texas
2023
7.9% of 946 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Travis County, Texas
2023
21.1% of 66 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Travis County, Texas
2023
14.7% of 124 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Travis County, Texas
2023
9.6% of 197 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Travis County, Texas
2023
4.2% of 558 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
6.2% of 806 thousand people
Employed
5.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Travis County, Texas
2023
5.2% of 774 thousand people
Male
5.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Travis County, Texas
2023
5.6% of 426 thousand people
Female
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Travis County, Texas
2023
4.8% of 348 thousand people
Unemployed
28.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Travis County, Texas
2023
28.9% of 32 thousand people
Male
26.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Travis County, Texas
2023
26.6% of 18 thousand people
Female
31.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Travis County, Texas
2023
31.7% of 15 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Travis County, Texas
2023
9.7% of 1.1 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Travis County, Texas
2023
2.2% of 596 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Travis County, Texas
2023
16.5% of 232 thousand people
Did not work
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Travis County, Texas
2023
21.2% of 254 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Travis County, Texas
2023
16.5% of 398 thousand people
Male
16% Poverty Rate for single men in Travis County, Texas
2023
16% of 218 thousand people
Female
17% Poverty Rate for single women in Travis County, Texas
2023
17% of 179 thousand people
18 to 24 years
40.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
40.3% of 55 thousand people
25 to 34 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
10.8% of 147 thousand people
35 to 44 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
9.3% of 73 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
17.6% of 38 thousand people
55 to 64 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
18.2% of 40 thousand people
65 to 74 years
15.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Travis County, Texas
2023
15.6% of 27 thousand people
75 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Travis County, Texas
2023
12.5% of 18 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Travis County, Texas
2023
2.8% of 238 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
30% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Travis County, Texas
2023
30% of 94 thousand people
Did not work
46.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Travis County, Texas
2023
46.9% of 66 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Travis County, Texas
2023
10%
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