Poverty Rate in Smith County, Texas
In Smith County, Texas, an estimated 28,927 of 231,292 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Smith County, Texas?
The poverty rate in Smith County, Texas is 10.8%.
- How many people in Smith County, Texas live in poverty?
In Smith County, Texas, an estimated 28,927 of 231,292 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Smith County, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Smith County, Texas is 11.97% lower than the Texas average. In Smith County, Texas, an estimated 12.5% of 231,292 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.2% of 28,933,638 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Smith County, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Smith County, Texas is 2.34% lower than the US average. In Smith County, Texas, an estimated 12.5% of 231,292 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Smith County, Texas
2022
10.8% of 235 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
14.6% of 56 thousand people
Under 5 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
14.2% of 15 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
14.7% of 42 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
13.6% of 56 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
10.2% of 138 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
13.1% of 54 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
8.4% of 84 thousand people
60 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Smith County, Texas
2022
8.4% of 56 thousand people
65 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Smith County, Texas
2022
7.8% of 41 thousand people
- Gender
Male
11.8% Poverty Rate for men in Smith County, Texas
2022
11.8% of 115 thousand people
Female
9.9% Poverty Rate for women in Smith County, Texas
2022
9.9% of 120 thousand people
- Race
White
10% Poverty Rate for White people in Smith County, Texas
2022
10% of 152 thousand people
Black or African American
19% Poverty Rate for Black People in Smith County, Texas
2022
19% of 35 thousand people
Some other race
7.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Smith County, Texas
2022
7.7% of 8 thousand people
Two or more races
8.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Smith County, Texas
2022
8.1% of 35 thousand people
Hispanic
9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Smith County, Texas
2022
9% of 50 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Smith County, Texas
2022
9.4% of 135 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Smith County, Texas
2022
9% of 157 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
11.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Smith County, Texas
2022
11.6% of 18 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Smith County, Texas
2022
12.2% of 36 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Smith County, Texas
2022
9.9% of 60 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Smith County, Texas
2022
4% of 43 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
7.7% of 115 thousand people
Employed
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Smith County, Texas
2022
6.7% of 111 thousand people
Male
6.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Smith County, Texas
2022
6.9% of 57 thousand people
Female
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Smith County, Texas
2022
6.6% of 54 thousand people
Unemployed
33.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Smith County, Texas
2022
33.6% of 4 thousand people
Male
32.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Smith County, Texas
2022
32.8% of 2 thousand people
Female
34.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Smith County, Texas
2022
34.6% of 2 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Smith County, Texas
2022
10% of 185 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Smith County, Texas
2022
2.4% of 80 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Smith County, Texas
2022
19.4% of 40 thousand people
Did not work
13.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Smith County, Texas
2022
13.6% of 64 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23% Poverty Rate for single people in Smith County, Texas
2022
23% of 39 thousand people
Male
24.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Smith County, Texas
2022
24.1% of 18 thousand people
Female
22% Poverty Rate for single women in Smith County, Texas
2022
22% of 21 thousand people
18 to 24 years
30.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
30.4% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
24.4% of 9 thousand people
35 to 44 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
22.3% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
20.9% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
27.8% of 5 thousand people
65 to 74 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Smith County, Texas
2022
10.8% of 6 thousand people
75 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Smith County, Texas
2022
16.2% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Smith County, Texas
2022
5.8% of 16 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Smith County, Texas
2022
40.5% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
31.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Smith County, Texas
2022
31.6% of 13 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Smith County, Texas
2022
10.6%
Top Counties
Most popular Counties