Wayne County, IN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,652
Per Capita Income
$31,990
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
14.5%
Gini Index
0.470
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.9%
$25K–$50K23.1%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K15.2%
$100K–$150K12.7%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Wayne County, IN is $56,652 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,990. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.470 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).