San Antonio poverty rate remains high at 17 percent among major US metros
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29
San Antonio poverty rate remains high at 17 percent among major US metros
10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29
San Antonio ranks as the third poorest among the top 25 largest US metro areas, behind Houston and Detroit, according to new census data.
Despite rapid population growth and relative affordability, the city struggles to generate high-paying jobs, with much of its economy anchored in lower-wage service work.
Longstanding issues such as low rates of higher education and limited access to homeownership continue to hinder economic progress and generational wealth for many residents.
Why does San Antonio's population boom fail to reduce its high poverty?
What is the long-term cost of child poverty on San Antonio's future?
Is homeownership still a realistic path to wealth for most San Antonio residents?
How does the official poverty metric obscure the reality of hardship in the city?
Can tuition-free college programs break the city's cycle of low-wage work?