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San Antonio itself was ranked the No. 238 wealthiest city in Texas, ahead of Houston and El Paso.

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Texas ranked well in the equality of employment, wealth and education, according to the analysis.

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Texas' high poverty rate and lack of natural disaster relief are among the reasons for the state's low ranking.

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Poverty increased by about 0.2% since 2019, while the median income declined around $2,000 when adjusted for inflation.

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For years, the state’s Hispanic population has grown significantly faster than the white population. The new census data is the first to reflect Texas passing a milestone in its cultural and political evolution.

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Texas had a higher percentage of uninsured kids than any other state, and its total of 829,000 uninsured children accounted for one in five of the nationwide total.

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