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: $25,000Residents in poverty: 28.6%
2: Presidio County
Median income: $26,395Residents in poverty: 35.3%
3: Brooks County
Median income: $26,827Residents in poverty: 28.6%
4: Hudspeth County
Median income: $32,404Residents in poverty: 19.6%
5: Starr County
Median income: $33,334Residents in poverty: 30.1%
6: Culberson County
Median income: $34,239Residents in poverty: 26.2%
7: Zapata County
Median income: $34,406Residents in poverty: 27.6%
8: Irion County
Median income: $39,770Residents in poverty: 13.6%
9: Edwards County
Median income: $40,000Residents in poverty: 14.1%
10: Zavala County
Median income: $40,090Residents in poverty: 20.6%
TOP TEN RICHEST COUNTIES IN TEXAS
Here’s a list of the richest counties in Texas,
Rockwall County, TX: $111,595
Collin County, TX: $104,327
Fort Bend County, TX: $102,590
Kendall County, TX: $100,706
Denton County, TX: $96,265
Williamson County, TX: $94,705
Chambers County, TX: $93,707
Somervell County, TX: $89,253
Montgomery County, TX: $88,597
Parker County, TX: $88,535
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David Bakke is a personal finance expert and the published author of the book ‘Don’t Be A Mule.’ Specializing in money management, investing, retirement, income generation, and entrepreneurship, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of South Florida. David started his own blog, YourFinances101, in 2009. His writing has been featured in Investopedia, Business Insider, US News, and Money Crashers.