EquityAtlas Poverty 2022 V2 DRAFT

This product has been archived in accordance with Federal Grant Compliance and is no longer actively updated. The site remains accessible for historical reference purposes. [Disclaimer: This application is a DRAFT and is still under development. Your feedback is welcome.] Data Use: This map visualizes the levels of poverty across various tracts in Dallas, offering a clear picture of the economic challenges faced by different communities. By presenting data on the percentage of residents living below the poverty line, this dashboard helps users identify areas with high economic need. This understanding is vital for directing social services, economic development programs, and community support initiatives to where they are most needed, ultimately aiming to reduce poverty and improve quality of life for vulnerable populations. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months," American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables, Table S1701, 2022. Variables: S1701_C01_001E: Estimate Total Population for whom poverty status is determined S1701_C03_001E: Estimate Percent below poverty level Population for whom poverty status is determined S1701_C03_021E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: White alone, not Hispanic or Latino S1701_C03_014E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: Black or African American alone S1701_C03_015E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: American Indian and Alaska Native alone S1701_C03_016E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: Asian alone S1701_C03_017E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone S1701_C03_018E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: Some other race alone S1701_C03_019E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: Two or more races S1701_C03_020E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) S1701_C03_010E: Estimate Percent below poverty level: AGE 65 years and over Poverty_Rank: Poverty Rank Rank Scoring Process: Census tracts were grouped into quintiles based on the percentage of residents living below the poverty line (S1701_C03_001E). The scoring process categorizes each tract as follows: Score of 1: 0.4% - 5% (lowest poverty rates) Score of 2: 5.1% - 9.8% Score of 3: 9.9% - 16.3% Score of 4: 16.4% - 23.4% Score of 5: 23.4% - 80.4% (highest poverty rates) Year: 2022 Provider: U.S. Census Bureau