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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Texas by County
Poverty: Persons below poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Count

Texas

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,965,117.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 40 of 52

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 40,661,636.
Rank within US : N/A

Loving County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1 of 3143

Kenedy County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2 of 3143

Borden County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 4 of 3143

Terrell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 50.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 70 of 3143

Sterling County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 61.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 34 of 3143

King County

Value (Percent) : The value is 29.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 67.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3074 of 3143

Armstrong County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 74.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 15 of 3143

Kent County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 76.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1473 of 3143

Roberts County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 84.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1171 of 3143

McMullen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 89.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1277 of 3143

Motley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 92.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 267 of 3143

Stonewall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 95.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 259 of 3143

Foard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 129.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1307 of 3143

Glasscock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 152.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1336 of 3143

Edwards County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 177.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1487 of 3143

Mason County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 56 of 3143

Crockett County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 212.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 281 of 3143

Hemphill County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 213.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 149 of 3143

Oldham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1263 of 3143

Dickens County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 221.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1888 of 3143

Hartley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 228.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 102 of 3143

Irion County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 233.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1903 of 3143

Briscoe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 243.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2579 of 3143

Crane County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 248.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 88 of 3143

Throckmorton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 257.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2414 of 3143

Sherman County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 270.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1128 of 3143

Reagan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 273.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 412 of 3143

Schleicher County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 298.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1141 of 3143

Concho County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 320.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1638 of 3143

Knox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 320.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 704 of 3143

Shackelford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 331.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 906 of 3143

Lipscomb County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1064 of 3143

Cottle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 359.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2868 of 3143

Menard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 368.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2534 of 3143

Mills County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 448 of 3143

Donley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 390.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1478 of 3143

Hardeman County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3143

Fisher County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 405.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 995 of 3143

Sutton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 413.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1259 of 3143

Jeff Davis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 434.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2802 of 3143

Coke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 444.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1706 of 3143

Hall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 491.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2321 of 3143

Hansford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 492.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 607 of 3143

Carson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 515.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 514 of 3143

Baylor County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 519.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1980 of 3143

Kinney County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 541.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2438 of 3143

Upton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 553.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2244 of 3143

San Saba County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 563.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 993 of 3143

Kimble County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 589.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1669 of 3143

Garza County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 590.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1648 of 3143

Collingsworth County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 595.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2688 of 3143

Culberson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 620.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3052 of 3143

Haskell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 634.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1321 of 3143

Hudspeth County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 658.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3044 of 3143

Childress County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 684.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1491 of 3143

Cochran County

Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 684.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3029 of 3143

Martin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 688.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1542 of 3143

Real County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 695.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3001 of 3143

Mitchell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 710.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 739 of 3143

Floyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 724.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1547 of 3143

Bailey County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 742.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 979 of 3143

Goliad County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 754.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 937 of 3143

Delta County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 824.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2074 of 3143

Castro County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 843.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1075 of 3143

Yoakum County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 870.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1048 of 3143

Lynn County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 875.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2082 of 3143

Wheeler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 876.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2330 of 3143

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 896.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 491 of 3143

Winkler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 916.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1258 of 3143

Somervell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 969.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 948 of 3143

Archer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 984.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1095 of 3143

Refugio County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,038.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2016 of 3143

Clay County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,051.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 842 of 3143

Dallam County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,052.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1900 of 3143

Parmer County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,066.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 968 of 3143

Callahan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 426 of 3143

Jack County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,149.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2009 of 3143

Blanco County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,182.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 902 of 3143

McCulloch County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2080 of 3143

Ochiltree County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1221 of 3143

Crosby County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2885 of 3143

Runnels County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1498 of 3143

Stephens County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,306.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1893 of 3143

Brewster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,311.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1727 of 3143

Coleman County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,373.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2375 of 3143

La Salle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,382.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2859 of 3143

Rains County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,385.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1123 of 3143

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,417.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1376 of 3143

Jim Hogg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 30.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,428.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3081 of 3143

Ward County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,550.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1646 of 3143

Swisher County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,600.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2949 of 3143

Jones County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,640.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1333 of 3143

Hamilton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,689.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2718 of 3143

Morris County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,710.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Marion County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,767.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2462 of 3143

Colorado County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,780.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 523 of 3143

Comanche County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,793.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1567 of 3143

Jackson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,840.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1361 of 3143

Lavaca County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,872.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 623 of 3143

Live Oak County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,894.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2543 of 3143

Sabine County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,921.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2595 of 3143

Llano County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,926.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 561 of 3143

San Augustine County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,941.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2961 of 3143

Lampasas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,952.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 570 of 3143

Calhoun County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,954.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 690 of 3143

Scurry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,980.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1512 of 3143

Lee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,003.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1151 of 3143

Kendall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,087.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 53 of 3143

Karnes County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,100.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2456 of 3143

Presidio County

Value (Percent) : The value is 33.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,143.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3111 of 3143

Andrews County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,224.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1296 of 3143

Duval County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2898 of 3143

Wilbarger County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,243.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2437 of 3143

Trinity County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,263.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2223 of 3143

Burleson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,273.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1465 of 3143

Nolan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,352.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2134 of 3143

Reeves County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,355.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2333 of 3143

Lamb County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,365.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Dawson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2839 of 3143

Fayette County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 723 of 3143

Freestone County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,399.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1530 of 3143

Camp County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,417.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2594 of 3143

Montague County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,427.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1328 of 3143

Brooks County

Value (Percent) : The value is 37.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,437.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3130 of 3143

Bandera County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,453.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1209 of 3143

Red River County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,464.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2756 of 3143

Terry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,485.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2821 of 3143

Young County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,497.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1741 of 3143

Moore County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,502.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1148 of 3143

Bosque County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,599.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1795 of 3143

Hutchinson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,607.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1379 of 3143

Robertson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,627.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2060 of 3143

Gonzales County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,697.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1668 of 3143

Deaf Smith County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,758.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1907 of 3143

Austin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 614 of 3143

Pecos County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,827.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2789 of 3143

Leon County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,891.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2460 of 3143

DeWitt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,898.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2118 of 3143

Zavala County

Value (Percent) : The value is 29.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,917.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3078 of 3143

Gaines County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,941.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1690 of 3143

Gillespie County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,960.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1030 of 3143

Newton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,961.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2917 of 3143

Panola County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,001.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1598 of 3143

Eastland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,166.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2508 of 3143

Gray County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2137 of 3143

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,282.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 709 of 3143

Hockley County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,310.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2067 of 3143

Tyler County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,389.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2550 of 3143

Burnet County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,403.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 255 of 3143

Falls County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,495.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2858 of 3143

Houston County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,626.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Frio County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,634.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2956 of 3143

Palo Pinto County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,887.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1676 of 3143

Milam County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,949.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2124 of 3143

Dimmit County

Value (Percent) : The value is 46.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,060.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3139 of 3143

Rockwall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,099.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 17 of 3143

Limestone County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2560 of 3143

Fannin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1422 of 3143

Grimes County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,183.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2203 of 3143

Bee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,202.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2397 of 3143

Hill County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,281.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1305 of 3143

Hopkins County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1356 of 3143

San Jacinto County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,625.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2267 of 3143

Uvalde County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,687.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2569 of 3143

Wilson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,782.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 716 of 3143

Brown County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,810.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1513 of 3143

Zapata County

Value (Percent) : The value is 35.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,870.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3123 of 3143

Howard County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,890.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2098 of 3143

Willacy County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,970.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2997 of 3143

Hood County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 477 of 3143

Cass County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,203.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2470 of 3143

Hale County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,250.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2272 of 3143

Titus County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,258.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2261 of 3143

Aransas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,356.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2838 of 3143

Rusk County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,622.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Shelby County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,688.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2902 of 3143

Cooke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,722.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1725 of 3143

Caldwell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,737.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1544 of 3143

Medina County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,751.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1194 of 3143

Wood County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,844.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1616 of 3143

Kerr County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,897.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Wharton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,948.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1805 of 3143

Atascosa County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,985.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1355 of 3143

Upshur County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,226.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2007 of 3143

Waller County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,416.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1325 of 3143

Hardin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,457.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1130 of 3143

Wise County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,661.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 755 of 3143

Chambers County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,738.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1908 of 3143

Erath County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,830.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2258 of 3143

Anderson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,938.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1978 of 3143

Van Zandt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,010.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1250 of 3143

Cherokee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,015.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1864 of 3143

Coryell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,099.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 933 of 3143

Navarro County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,165.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1714 of 3143

Matagorda County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2640 of 3143

Polk County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,298.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2084 of 3143

Jasper County

Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,839.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2925 of 3143

Val Verde County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,842.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2280 of 3143

Jim Wells County

Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,231.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2737 of 3143

Lamar County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,316.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2243 of 3143

Kleberg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 28.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3063 of 3143

Bastrop County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,089.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 964 of 3143

Orange County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,090.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1213 of 3143

Comal County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,423.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 199 of 3143

San Patricio County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,600.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2035 of 3143

Parker County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 11,114.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 346 of 3143

Harrison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 11,361.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2271 of 3143

Liberty County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 12,408.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1895 of 3143

Walker County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 12,468.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2689 of 3143

Hunt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,072.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1609 of 3143

Randall County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,302.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 699 of 3143

Tom Green County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1158 of 3143

Henderson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,643.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2269 of 3143

Nacogdoches County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,777.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2876 of 3143

Kaufman County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,877.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 764 of 3143

Bowie County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 14,295.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

Maverick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 14,415.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2959 of 3143

Victoria County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 14,497.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2126 of 3143

Angelina County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 14,536.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2310 of 3143

Ellis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 15,187.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 409 of 3143

Guadalupe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 15,347.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 564 of 3143

Grayson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 15,759.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1204 of 3143

Johnson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 18,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 853 of 3143

Midland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 18,311.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1005 of 3143

Taylor County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 19,031.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1705 of 3143

Wichita County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 19,266.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2191 of 3143

Gregg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 20,722.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2303 of 3143

Starr County

Value (Percent) : The value is 32.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 21,207.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3105 of 3143

Ector County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 22,521.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1723 of 3143

Potter County

Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 22,947.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2668 of 3143

Brazoria County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 26,224.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 288 of 3143

Smith County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 30,790.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1623 of 3143

Hays County

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 30,917.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1607 of 3143

Galveston County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 36,802.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 944 of 3143

Williamson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 36,983.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 159 of 3143

Jefferson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 43,719.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2441 of 3143

McLennan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 44,179.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2390 of 3143

Bell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 50,219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1762 of 3143

Brazos County

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 50,788.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2901 of 3143

Lubbock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 52,460.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2373 of 3143

Montgomery County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 53,458.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 516 of 3143

Fort Bend County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 57,216.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 250 of 3143

Nueces County

Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 59,398.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2294 of 3143

Webb County

Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 60,507.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2860 of 3143

Denton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 63,235.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 266 of 3143

Collin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 66,988.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 175 of 3143

Cameron County

Value (Percent) : The value is 26.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 110,026.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3014 of 3143

Travis County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 139,464.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1035 of 3143

El Paso County

Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 163,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2575 of 3143

Tarrant County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 232,822.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1044 of 3143

Hidalgo County

Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 240,908.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3051 of 3143

Bexar County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 296,010.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1933 of 3143

Dallas County

Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 366,865.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1754 of 3143

Harris County

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 726,538.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2028 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/27/2024 12:49 am.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Poverty: Persons below poverty, see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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