Texas Poverty Rate By Education Level
Population 25 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Texas
2022
11.2% of 19.3 million people
Less than high school graduate
23.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Texas
2022
23.8% of 2.6 million people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Texas
2022
15% of 4.6 million people
Some college, associate's degree
9.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Texas
2022
9.9% of 5.4 million people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Texas
2022
4.6% of 6.6 million people