Jefferson County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,552
Per Capita Income
$25,317
Poverty Rate
20.6%
SNAP Recipients
15.3%
Gini Index
0.470
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.7%
$25K–$50K23.4%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K12.0%
$100K–$150K10.8%
$150K–$200K5.3%
$200K+3.3%
The median household income in Jefferson County, AR is $48,552 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $25,317. 20.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.470 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).