Knox County, ME — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,903
Per Capita Income
$42,729
Poverty Rate
8.8%
SNAP Recipients
9.6%
Gini Index
0.454
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.2%
$25K–$50K19.6%
$50K–$75K16.9%
$75K–$100K15.4%
$100K–$150K16.6%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+9.4%
The median household income in Knox County, ME is $71,903 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,729. 8.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.454 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).