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2017-2021
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Texas median household income dataset by race (2012-2022)
Date Modified
January 3, 2024
About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Texas. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2012 and 2022, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

  • White: In Texas, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $13,508(19.71%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $68,524 in 2012 and $82,032 in 2022.
  • Black or African American: In Texas, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $8,347(17.61%), between 2012 and 2022. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $47,412 in 2012 and $55,759 in 2022.
  • Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

Texas median household income trends across races (2012-2022, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 1-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Texas.
  • 2010: 2010 median household income
  • 2011: 2011 median household income
  • 2012: 2012 median household income
  • 2013: 2013 median household income
  • 2014: 2014 median household income
  • 2015: 2015 median household income
  • 2016: 2016 median household income
  • 2017: 2017 median household income
  • 2018: 2018 median household income
  • 2019: 2019 median household income
  • 2020: 2020 median household income
  • 2021: 2021 median household income
  • 2022: 2022 median household income
  • Please note: 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by Census Bureau due to impact on survey collection and analysis during COVID-19, thus for large cities (population 65,000 and above) median household income data is not available.
  • Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

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Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Texas median household income by race. You can refer the same here

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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: Texas Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min