Child Poverty in the City of Dallas

The Child Poverty Rate in the City of Dallas in 2022 is 25.9%

According to estimates from the American Community Survey for 2022, there are now 25,768 fewer children in poverty within the City of Dallas than there were in 2017.

The poverty rate for all data included in this report is calculated from the 3 year average of 1-year American Community Survey Estimates unless specified as otherwise.

Child Poverty Metrics Table

Child Poverty in Peer Metropolitan Cities

Compared to cities with a population over 1,000,000, the City Dallas had the fourth highest Child Poverty Rate in 2022

Between 2021 and 2022, the 3-year average shows that the Child Poverty Rate in all large cities continues to decrease relative to prior years.

Child Poverty Metrics in Peer Metropolitan Cities Table

Since 2017 the City of Dallas has had the fifth largest drop in Child Poverty compared to its peer metropolitan cities in the 3-year average.

Child Poverty in Peer Texas Cities

Compared to large neighboring Texas cities, the City of Dallas had the fourth highest Child Poverty Rate in 2022 in Texas.

Child Poverty Metrics in Peer Texas Cities Table

Since 2017 the City of Dallas has had the largest drop in Child Poverty compared to its peer Texas cities.