Clayton County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,507
Per Capita Income
$26,826
Poverty Rate
16.8%
SNAP Recipients
18.7%
Gini Index
0.421
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.8%
$25K–$50K24.3%
$50K–$75K20.0%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K14.7%
$150K–$200K5.3%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Clayton County, GA is $58,507 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,826. 16.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.421 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).