Houston Poverty status of individuals by related children and family status, and citizen status and average income deficit. Also shown is the distribution of individuals below 50% of the poverty level, 125%, 150% and more.
Poverty Status
All
Below poverty level
All individuals for whom poverty status is determined
3,965
840
21.2%
Under 18
1,005
184
18.3%
Related children under 18
991
176
17.8%
In married-couple families
631
63
10.0%
In female-householder families, no husband present
308
105
34.1%
Related children under 6
373
100
26.8%
In married-couple families
187
9
4.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
159
85
53.5%
Related children age 5 to 17
719
97
13.5%
In married-couple families
495
54
10.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
194
41
21.1%
65 years and over
608
170
28.0%
Citizen
3,864
816
21.1%
Not a citizen
101
24
23.8%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined