Poverty Rate in Waco, Texas
In Waco, Texas, an estimated 32,579 of 131,532 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Waco, Texas?
The poverty rate in Waco, Texas is 24.8%.
- How many people in Waco, Texas live in poverty?
In Waco, Texas, an estimated 32,579 of 131,532 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waco, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Waco, Texas is 77.14% higher than the Texas average. In Waco, Texas, an estimated 24.8% of 131,532 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waco, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Waco, Texas is 96.83% higher than the US average. In Waco, Texas, an estimated 24.8% of 131,532 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
30.1% of 35 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
24.2% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
32.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
32.4% of 25 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
30.1% of 35 thousand people
18 to 64 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
23.4% of 85 thousand people
18 to 34 years
29.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
29.3% of 43 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
17.4% of 42 thousand people
60 years and over
18.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Waco, Texas
2023
18.6% of 26 thousand people
65 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Waco, Texas
2023
17.5% of 18 thousand people
White
18% Poverty Rate for White people in Waco, Texas
2023
18% of 62 thousand people
Black or African American
29.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Waco, Texas
2023
29.6% of 29 thousand people
Some other race
18% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Waco, Texas
2023
18% of 6 thousand people
Two or more races
33.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Waco, Texas
2023
33.1% of 37 thousand people
Hispanic
31.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Waco, Texas
2023
31.5% of 46 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
17.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Waco, Texas
2023
17.7% of 57 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Waco, Texas
2023
17% of 80 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
36.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Waco, Texas
2023
36.1% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Waco, Texas
2023
19.7% of 20 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Waco, Texas
2023
12.9% of 24 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Waco, Texas
2023
8% of 23 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
14.7% of 71 thousand people
Employed
15.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Waco, Texas
2023
15.1% of 68 thousand people
Male
11% Poverty Rate for employed men in Waco, Texas
2023
11% of 35 thousand people
Female
19.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Waco, Texas
2023
19.3% of 33 thousand people
Unemployed
6.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Waco, Texas
2023
6.6% of 3 thousand people
Male
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Waco, Texas
2023
0% of 2 thousand people
Female
13.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Waco, Texas
2023
13.2% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
22.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waco, Texas
2023
22.2% of 107 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Waco, Texas
2023
6.9% of 48 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
36.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Waco, Texas
2023
36.8% of 27 thousand people
Did not work
32.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Waco, Texas
2023
32.7% of 32 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
43.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Waco, Texas
2023
43.9% of 34 thousand people
Male
37.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Waco, Texas
2023
37.6% of 14 thousand people
Female
48.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Waco, Texas
2023
48.2% of 20 thousand people
18 to 24 years
70.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
70.3% of 11 thousand people
25 to 34 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
27.8% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
13.8% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
28% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
28% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
50.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
50.7% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
40.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Waco, Texas
2023
40.7% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
29.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Waco, Texas
2023
29.3% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Waco, Texas
2023
5.1% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
80.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Waco, Texas
2023
80.8% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
60% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Waco, Texas
2023
60% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Waco, Texas
2023
24.4%
Poverty Rate by City around McLennan County
- Bellmead, Texas 21.9% of 10,427 people.
- Beverly Hills, Texas 14.9% of 1,905 people.
- Bruceville-Eddy, Texas 11.5% of 1,629 people.
- China Spring, Texas 7.5% of 1,412 people.
- Crawford, Texas 9.5% of 852 people.