Poverty Rate in Walker County, Texas
In Walker County, Texas, an estimated 10,566 of 61,157 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Walker County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Walker County, Texas is 17.3%.
- How many people in Walker County, Texas live in poverty?
In Walker County, Texas, an estimated 10,566 of 61,157 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Walker County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Walker County, Texas is 23.57% higher than the Texas average. In Walker County, Texas, an estimated 17.3% of 61,157 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.0% of 29,416,679 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Walker County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Walker County, Texas is 37.3% higher than the US average. In Walker County, Texas, an estimated 17.3% of 61,157 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Huntsville, Texas 27.1% of 34,707 people.
- New Waverly, Texas 22.7% of 1,102 people.
- Riverside, Texas 12.1% of 659 people.
Black or African American
25.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Walker County, Texas
2022
25.5% of 12 thousand people
Hispanic
11.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Walker County, Texas
2022
11.9% of 9 thousand people
White
21.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Walker County, Texas
2023
21.4% of 43 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
19.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Walker County, Texas
2023
19.3% of 37 thousand people
Under 18 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
23.4% of 12 thousand people
Under 5 years
58.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
58.5% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
13.3% of 9 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
23.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
23.2% of 12 thousand people
18 to 64 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
24.1% of 40 thousand people
18 to 34 years
36.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
36.2% of 19 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
13.1% of 21 thousand people
60 years and over
14.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Walker County, Texas
2023
14.7% of 13 thousand people
65 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Walker County, Texas
2023
15.2% of 10 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Walker County, Texas
2023
13.2% of 39 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
10.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Walker County, Texas
2023
10.6% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Walker County, Texas
2023
12.8% of 10 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
18.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Walker County, Texas
2023
18.4% of 12 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Walker County, Texas
2023
9.6% of 13 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
14% of 33 thousand people
Employed
13% Poverty Rate for employed people in Walker County, Texas
2023
13% of 30 thousand people
Male
8.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Walker County, Texas
2023
8.9% of 17 thousand people
Female
17.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Walker County, Texas
2023
17.9% of 14 thousand people
Unemployed
24.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Walker County, Texas
2023
24.6% of 3 thousand people
Male
21% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Walker County, Texas
2023
21% of 2 thousand people
Female
35.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Walker County, Texas
2023
35.3% of 725 people
Population 16 years and over
22% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Walker County, Texas
2023
22% of 53 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Walker County, Texas
2023
2.2% of 20 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
37.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Walker County, Texas
2023
37.6% of 16 thousand people
Did not work
30.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Walker County, Texas
2023
30.4% of 17 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
46.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Walker County, Texas
2023
46.4% of 18 thousand people
Male
32.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Walker County, Texas
2023
32.2% of 9 thousand people
Female
59.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Walker County, Texas
2023
59.2% of 10 thousand people
18 to 24 years
73.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
73.4% of 8 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
12.3% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
46.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
46.4% of 752 people
45 to 54 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
18.3% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
32.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
32.5% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Walker County, Texas
2023
30.1% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
42% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Walker County, Texas
2023
42% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Walker County, Texas
2023
3.7% of 6 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
70.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Walker County, Texas
2023
70.4% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
65.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Walker County, Texas
2023
65.2% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Walker County, Texas
2023
22.3%
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