In 2023, about 13.7 percent of Texas's population lived below the poverty line. This was a slight decreae from the previous year. The poverty rate of the United States since 1990 can be accessed here.
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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Texas. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.
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Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Maverick County, TX (PPAATX48323A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Maverick County, TX; percent; child; poverty; TX; and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Jefferson County, TX (S1701ACS048245) from 2012 to 2023 about Jefferson County, TX; Beaumont; percent; poverty; TX; 5-year; population; and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Delta County, TX (S1701ACS048119) from 2012 to 2019 about Delta County, TX; Dallas; poverty; TX; percent; 5-year; population; Prosperity Scorecard; and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Webb County, TX (PPAATX48479A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Webb County, TX; Laredo; percent; child; poverty; TX; and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Smith County, TX (PPAATX48423A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Smith County, TX; Tyler; percent; child; poverty; TX; and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Brazoria County, TX (S1701ACS048039) from 2012 to 2023 about Brazoria County, TX; Houston; percent; poverty; TX; 5-year; population; and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in El Paso County, TX (S1701ACS048141) from 2012 to 2023 about El Paso County, TX; El Paso; percent; poverty; TX; 5-year; population; and USA.
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Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cameron County, TX (S1701ACS048061) from 2012 to 2023 about Cameron County, TX; Brownsville; percent; poverty; TX; 5-year; population; and USA.
In 2023, about 13.7 percent of Texas's population lived below the poverty line. This was a slight decreae from the previous year. The poverty rate of the United States since 1990 can be accessed here.