Poverty Rate in Waco, Texas
In Waco, Texas, an estimated 32,579 of 131,532 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Waco, Texas?
The poverty rate in Waco, Texas is 24.8%.
- How many people in Waco, Texas live in poverty?
In Waco, Texas, an estimated 32,579 of 131,532 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waco, Texas compare to the average for Texas?
The poverty rate in Waco, Texas is 74.65% higher than the Texas average. In Waco, Texas, an estimated 24.8% of 131,532 people live in poverty. In Texas, 14.2% of 28,933,638 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waco, Texas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Waco, Texas is 93.75% higher than the US average. In Waco, Texas, an estimated 24.8% of 131,532 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Waco, Texas
2022
21.5% of 137 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
24.3% of 32 thousand people
Under 5 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
25.9% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
23.8% of 25 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
24.2% of 32 thousand people
18 to 64 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
22.1% of 85 thousand people
18 to 34 years
33% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
33% of 43 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
10.8% of 42 thousand people
60 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Waco, Texas
2022
13.8% of 25 thousand people
65 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Waco, Texas
2022
14.4% of 19 thousand people
- Gender
Male
19.3% Poverty Rate for men in Waco, Texas
2022
19.3% of 67 thousand people
Female
23.6% Poverty Rate for women in Waco, Texas
2022
23.6% of 70 thousand people
- Race
White
18.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Waco, Texas
2022
18.3% of 64 thousand people
Black or African American
33.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Waco, Texas
2022
33.9% of 26 thousand people
Some other race
11.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Waco, Texas
2022
11.8% of 6 thousand people
Two or more races
21.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Waco, Texas
2022
21.1% of 37 thousand people
Hispanic
24.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Waco, Texas
2022
24.3% of 45 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
17.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Waco, Texas
2022
17.8% of 57 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Waco, Texas
2022
13% of 81 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Waco, Texas
2022
22.9% of 10 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Waco, Texas
2022
22.3% of 19 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Waco, Texas
2022
10.6% of 28 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Waco, Texas
2022
4.3% of 24 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
10.4% of 71 thousand people
Employed
9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Waco, Texas
2022
9% of 67 thousand people
Male
8.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Waco, Texas
2022
8.1% of 34 thousand people
Female
10% Poverty Rate for employed women in Waco, Texas
2022
10% of 33 thousand people
Unemployed
41% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Waco, Texas
2022
41% of 3 thousand people
Male
26.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Waco, Texas
2022
26.4% of 1 thousand people
Female
52.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Waco, Texas
2022
52.9% of 2 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
20.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waco, Texas
2022
20.8% of 109 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Waco, Texas
2022
3.9% of 47 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
32.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Waco, Texas
2022
32.5% of 29 thousand people
Did not work
35% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Waco, Texas
2022
35% of 32 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
45.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Waco, Texas
2022
45.8% of 32 thousand people
Male
42.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Waco, Texas
2022
42.9% of 14 thousand people
Female
48.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Waco, Texas
2022
48.1% of 18 thousand people
18 to 24 years
66.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
66.8% of 13 thousand people
25 to 34 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
27.9% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
33.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
33.9% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
15.5% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
34% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
34% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
26.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Waco, Texas
2022
26.8% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
42% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Waco, Texas
2022
42% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Waco, Texas
2022
6% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
59.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Waco, Texas
2022
59.9% of 12 thousand people
Did not work
73.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Waco, Texas
2022
73.9% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Waco, Texas
2022
21.3%