Houston Public MediaSep 12, 2025

Houston has a higher percentage of residents living in poverty among the largest cities in the United States, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Houston has the highest poverty rate among the biggest U.S cities, new Census data finds

One out of five Houstonians is living at or below the poverty line, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The city's rapid growth could be a factor, according to experts.

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