| COUNTY IN CONTEXT |
| Median Age |
Definition
The median divides the age distribution into two equal parts. Half the population is younger and half is older than the median age.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census |
| Average Household Size |
Definition
The average number of persons per occupied housing unit.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census |
| Rural Population Percentage |
Definition
Percentage of total population living outside of densely settled areas of 2,500 people or more.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census |
| Home-Ownership Rate |
Definition
The number of owner-occupied housing units as a percentage of all occupied housing units or households.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census
Related Information
CPPP Reports
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| Speaking Language Other Than English at Home |
Definition
Percentage of population ages five and over that reported sometimes or always speaking a language other than English at home.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census |
| Adult Population with High School Diploma |
Definition
Percentage of adults (ages 25 and up) whose highest degree was a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census
Related Information
CPPP Reports |
| Adult Population with Bachelor's Degree |
Definition
Percentage of adults (ages 25 and up) who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or university, or a master's, professional, or doctorate degree.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Decennial Census
Related Information
CPPP Reports |
| FAMILY AND COMMUNITY POPULATION |
| Total Population |
Definition
For 1990 and 2000, the actual count of the total population of Texas by racial and ethnic group. For all other years, estimates of the total Texas population by racial and ethnic group.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1990, 2000). July 1st Estimates, Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, University of Texas at San Antonio (all other years).
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| Total Child Population |
Definition
For 1990 and 2000, the actual count of the Texas population ages 0-17 by racial and ethnic group. For all other years, estimates of the state population ages 0-17 by racial and ethnic group.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1990, 2000). July 1st Estimates, Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, University of Texas at San Antonio (all other years).
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| Child Population by Age Group |
Definition
For 1990 and 2000, actual counts of the number of children within each age group. For all other years, estimates of the number of children within each range of ages.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1990, 2000). July 1st Estimates, Texas State Data Center and Office of the State Demographer, University of Texas at San Antonio (all other years).
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| ECONOMIC (IN)SECURITY AND SUPPORT |
| Poverty for Total Population |
Definition
For 1989 and 1999, actual count and percentage of the total Texas population in households with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold. For all other years, estimates of the number and percentage of the total Texas population living in households with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1989, 1999). U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (all other years).
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| Child Poverty |
Definition
For 1989 and 1999, actual count and percentage of related children ages 0-17 living in families with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold. For all other years, estimates of the number and percentage of children living in families with incomes below the official federal poverty threshold.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1989, 1999). U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (all other years).
Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Median Household Income |
Definition
The point at which half of all households have higher incomes and half of all households have lower incomes.
Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau (1989, 1999). U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program (all other years).
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| Unemployment |
Definition
Percentage of the civilian labor force either not working, looking for work, or available to accept a job. For state-level data, the numbers are for actual unemployment, not adjusted for fluctuations during the year such as seasonal work, etc.
Data Source
Texas Workforce Commission.
Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Children Receiving TANF |
Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-17 receiving cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (1997 and after) and Aid to Families with Dependent Children (prior to 1997).
Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Related Info
CPPP TANF Reports
CPPP Eligibility Reports
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| Children Receiving SSI |
Definition
Number and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17 receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Data Source
U.S. Social Security Administration & Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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| MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH |
| Births |
Definition
Total number of births.
Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services
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| Births To Teens Ages 13-19 |
Definition
Number of births to females aged 13-19, and percentage of all live births.
Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services.
Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Births To Unmarried Teens Ages 13-19 |
Definition
Number of births to unmarried females aged 13-19, and percentage of all live births.
Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services.
Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Infant Mortality |
Definition
Number of deaths and rate per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services.
Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Low Birthweight Babies |
Definition
Number and percentage of live births of infants weighing under 5.5 pounds, or 2,500 grams.
Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services; Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Files
Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Births to Women Who Received Inadequate Prenatal Care |
Definition
The number of births to women who received inadequate prenatal care. This number is represented as a percentage of all live births. Based on Kessner Index criteria, care is deemed inadequate if the mother never received prenatal care; care began in the 3rd trimester; care included 4 or fewer visits for a pregnancy of 34 or more weeks; 3 or fewer for a pregnancy of 32-33 weeks; 2 or fewer for a pregnancy of 30-31 weeks; one or fewer for a pregnancy of 22-29 weeks, or no visits for a pregnancy of 17-21 weeks.
Data Source
Bureau of Vital Statistics Birth Files, Texas Department of State Health Services
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| NUTRITION |
| Children Receiving Food Stamps |
Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-17 enrolled in the Food Stamp program.
Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Related Info
CPPP Food/Nutrition Reports
CPPP Eligibility/Enrollment Reports
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| Children (0-4) Enrolled in WIC |
Definition
Number of infants, non-infant children ages 1 - 4, infants and children combined, and each group as a percentage of the relevant child population, receiving assistance through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Data Source
Texas Department of State Health Services
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| Children Receving Free or Reduced-Price Lunch |
Definition
Number of children and percentage of average daily attendance receiving either free or reduced-price school lunch.
Data Source
Texas Department of Agriculture
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| HEALTH CARE |
| Children (0-18) Enrolled in Texas Medicaid |
Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-18 enrolled in the Texas Medicaid program.
Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Related Info
CPPP Health Care Reports
CPPP Eligibility Reports
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| Children (0-18) Enrolled in CHIP |
Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 0-18 enrolled in the Texas Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Related Info
CPPP Health Care Reports
CPPP Eligibility Reports
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| CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT |
| Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse |
Definition
Number and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17 confirmed as victims of child abuse.
Data Source
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, annual Legislative Data Book.
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| Children (0-17) in Foster Care |
Definition
Number and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17 in foster care.
Data Source
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| Children in Family Violence Shelters |
Definition
Actual number, and rate per 1,000 children ages 0-17, of children living in family violence shelters.
Data Source
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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| DEATH AND VIOLENCE |
| Child Death (1-14) |
Definition
Number of deaths and rate per 100,000 children ages 1-14 from all causes
Data Source
Texas Department State Health Services; Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Files
Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Teen Violent Deaths (15-19) |
Definition
Number of deaths and rate per 100,000 teens ages 15-19, by homicide, suicide, and accident.
Data Source
Texas Department State Health Services; Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Files
Related Info
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| Juvenile Violent Crime Arrests (10-17) |
Definition
Number of arrests, and rate per 100,000 children ages 10-17, for the offenses of murder, manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Data Source
Texas Department of Public Safety.
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| EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION |
| Children (0-12) in State Subsidized Child Care |
Definition
Number of children receiving child care subsidy as a percentage of the population of children.
Data Source
Texas Workforce Commission.
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| Children (3-4) in Public Pre-Kindergarten |
Definition
Number and percentage of children ages 3-4 enrolled in public school pre-kindergarten programs.
Data Source
Texas Education Agency.
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| Children (3-4) in Head Start Program |
Definition
Number and percentage of the children ages 3-4 enrolled in the Head Start program.
Data Source
Head Start Division of Region VI, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Related Info
CPPP Reports
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| EDUCATION |
| Public School Enrollment |
Definition
Number of students in all grades by districts
Data Source
Texas Education Agency
Related Info
CPPP School Finance Reports
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| Students in Special Education |
Definition
Number and percentage of students in all grades receiving special education services.
Data Source
Texas Education Agency
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| Students in Bilingual/ESL Programs |
Definition
Number and percentage of students in all grades receiving bilingual or English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.
Data Source
Texas Education Agency
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| High School Dropout and Completion |
Definition
Graduation status for entire cohort of 9th students at the time the class graduates. . Includes the following four categories: graduated, dropped out, GED, and continued.
Data Source
Texas Education Agency
Related Info
CPPP Reports
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| High School Attrition |
Definition
Number and percentage of students from a class of 9th graders not enrolled in 12th grade four school years later
Data Source
Intercultural Development Research Association
Related Info
CPPP Dropout Report
National KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief
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| TAKS DATA |
| Students Passing TAKS Reading/ELA |
Definition
Number and percentage of 3rd through 11th grade students passing the reading/english language arts component of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) examination.
Data Source
Texas Education Agency
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| Students Passing TAKS Math |
Definition
Number and percentage of 3rd through 11th grade students passing the mathematics component of Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Math Examination..
Data Source
Texas Education Agency
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