Wilkes County, GA — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$52,542

Per Capita Income

$30,123

Poverty Rate

17.0%

SNAP Recipients

17.3%

Gini Index

0.499

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Under $25K
26.1%
$25K–$50K
21.2%
$50K–$75K
20.9%
$75K–$100K
13.8%
$100K–$150K
12.2%
$150K–$200K
2.8%
$200K+
3.0%

The median household income in Wilkes County, GA is $52,542 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,123. 17.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.499 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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