Poverty Rate in Harris County, Texas
In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 768,699 of 4,673,897 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Harris County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Harris County, Texas is 16.5%.
- How many people in Harris County, Texas live in poverty?
In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 768,699 of 4,673,897 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harris County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Harris County, Texas is 15.49% higher than the Texas average. In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 16.4% of 4,673,897 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.2% of 28,933,638 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Harris County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Harris County, Texas is 28.12% higher than the US average. In Harris County, Texas, an estimated 16.4% of 4,673,897 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Harris County, Texas
2022
16.5% of 4.7 million people
- Age
Under 18 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
25.2% of 1.2 million people
Under 5 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
27.6% of 319 thousand people
5 to 17 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
24.4% of 902 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
25% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
25% of 1.2 million people
18 to 64 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
13.4% of 3 million people
18 to 34 years
16.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
16.1% of 1.2 million people
35 to 64 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
11.6% of 1.8 million people
60 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Harris County, Texas
2022
13.4% of 794 thousand people
65 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Harris County, Texas
2022
13.8% of 551 thousand people
- Gender
Male
14.7% Poverty Rate for men in Harris County, Texas
2022
14.7% of 2.4 million people
Female
18.3% Poverty Rate for women in Harris County, Texas
2022
18.3% of 2.4 million people
- Race
White
10.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Harris County, Texas
2022
10.7% of 1.6 million people
Black or African American
21.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Harris County, Texas
2022
21.7% of 887 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
21.4% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Harris County, Texas
2022
21.4% of 69 thousand people
Asian
11.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Harris County, Texas
2022
11.5% of 342 thousand people
Some other race
24.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Harris County, Texas
2022
24.4% of 791 thousand people
Two or more races
16.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Harris County, Texas
2022
16.2% of 1.1 million people
Hispanic
20.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Harris County, Texas
2022
20.3% of 2.1 million people
White, not Hispanic
8.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Harris County, Texas
2022
8.1% of 1.3 million people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Harris County, Texas
2022
12.6% of 3.1 million people
Less than high school graduate
23.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Harris County, Texas
2022
23.5% of 536 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Harris County, Texas
2022
16.5% of 706 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Harris County, Texas
2022
11.4% of 773 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Harris County, Texas
2022
5.3% of 1.1 million people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
8.7% of 2.5 million people
Employed
7.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Harris County, Texas
2022
7.4% of 2.4 million people
Male
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Harris County, Texas
2022
6.5% of 1.3 million people
Female
8.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Harris County, Texas
2022
8.4% of 1.1 million people
Unemployed
31.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Harris County, Texas
2022
31.2% of 135 thousand people
Male
29.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Harris County, Texas
2022
29.4% of 70 thousand people
Female
33.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Harris County, Texas
2022
33.1% of 66 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Harris County, Texas
2022
13.8% of 3.7 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Harris County, Texas
2022
3.5% of 1.8 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Harris County, Texas
2022
19.6% of 770 thousand people
Did not work
25.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Harris County, Texas
2022
25.9% of 1.1 million people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Harris County, Texas
2022
21.9% of 860 thousand people
Male
17.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Harris County, Texas
2022
17.3% of 454 thousand people
Female
27.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Harris County, Texas
2022
27.1% of 406 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
36.9% of 92 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
16% of 230 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
16.7% of 140 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
19.6% of 113 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
22.8% of 124 thousand people
65 to 74 years
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Harris County, Texas
2022
28.4% of 92 thousand people
75 years and over
22.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Harris County, Texas
2022
22.5% of 66 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Harris County, Texas
2022
3.2% of 473 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Harris County, Texas
2022
32.6% of 169 thousand people
Did not work
54.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Harris County, Texas
2022
54.2% of 218 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Harris County, Texas
2022
16.4%
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