These Are Texas’ 10 Poorest Counties, and All of Them Are in the South of the State

The average income for the whole state is $63,826, but 14% of people in Texas are living in poverty.

Some counties are struggling more than others. A SmartAsset looked into this and used data from the IRS and the U.S. Census to find out which counties have the most financial trouble.

Even though the state’s average income is okay, some counties are far below this average, showing they are facing harder times.

THE POOREST COUNTIES IN TEXAS

The information shows a clear difference in income across Texas. Here are the 10 poorest counties in Texas, as listed by SmartAsset, showing the average income and how many people are living in poverty.

1: Dimmit County

Median income: $25,000
Residents in poverty: 28.6%

2: Presidio County

Median income: $26,395
Residents in poverty: 35.3%

3: Brooks County

Median income: $26,827
Residents in poverty: 28.6%

4: Hudspeth County

Median income: $32,404
Residents in poverty: 19.6%

5: Starr County

Median income: $33,334
Residents in poverty: 30.1%

6: Culberson County

Median income: $34,239
Residents in poverty: 26.2%

7: Zapata County

Median income: $34,406
Residents in poverty: 27.6%

8: Irion County

Median income: $39,770
Residents in poverty: 13.6%

9: Edwards County

Median income: $40,000
Residents in poverty: 14.1%

10: Zavala County

Median income: $40,090
Residents in poverty: 20.6%

TOP TEN RICHEST COUNTIES IN TEXAS

Here’s a list of the richest counties in Texas,

1. Rockwall County, TX: $111,595
2. Collin County, TX: $104,327
3. Fort Bend County, TX: $102,590
4. Kendall County, TX: $100,706
5. Denton County, TX: $96,265
6. Williamson County, TX: $94,705
7. Chambers County, TX: $93,707
8. Somervell County, TX: $89,253
9. Montgomery County, TX: $88,597
10. Parker County, TX: $88,535

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