Lee County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$36,860
Per Capita Income
$21,687
Poverty Rate
27.7%
SNAP Recipients
28.8%
Gini Index
0.571
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K40.4%
$25K–$50K20.8%
$50K–$75K14.5%
$75K–$100K8.0%
$100K–$150K9.5%
$150K–$200K4.0%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Lee County, AR is $36,860 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,687. 27.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 28.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.571 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).