22.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waco, Texas

Population 16 years and over

22.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waco, Texas

Population 16 years and over poverty in Waco, Texas compared

How does Waco, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?

  • Waco, Texas

    22.2%

  • Texas

    12.2% (-45% lower than Waco, Texas)

  • National average

    11.6% (-48% lower than Waco, Texas)

22.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waco, Texas

Historical Timeline

22.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waco, Texas historical data

  • 2015 - 24.5%

    The 2015 24.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 24.6%

    The 2016 increase to 24.6% from 2015 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 21.9%

    The 2017 decrease to 21.9% from 2016 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 26.9%

    The 2018 increase to 26.9% from 2017 represents a 5.0% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 23.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 23.7% from 2018 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 20.2%

    The 2021 decrease to 20.2% from 2019 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 20.8%

    The 2022 increase to 20.8% from 2021 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 22.2%

    The 2023 increase to 22.2% from 2022 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

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