Wayne County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,562
Per Capita Income
$25,077
Poverty Rate
20.6%
SNAP Recipients
19.2%
Gini Index
0.441
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.2%
$25K–$50K24.3%
$50K–$75K16.1%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K4.4%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Wayne County, GA is $49,562 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $25,077. 20.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.441 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).