Meriwether County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,458
Per Capita Income
$27,400
Poverty Rate
19.7%
SNAP Recipients
22.8%
Gini Index
0.445
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.6%
$25K–$50K18.9%
$50K–$75K24.3%
$75K–$100K13.7%
$100K–$150K11.3%
$150K–$200K4.6%
$200K+2.6%
The median household income in Meriwether County, GA is $56,458 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,400. 19.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.445 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).