Clarke County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$46,054
Per Capita Income
$26,974
Poverty Rate
19.2%
SNAP Recipients
17.2%
Gini Index
0.486
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.0%
$25K–$50K24.9%
$50K–$75K20.5%
$75K–$100K10.3%
$100K–$150K8.5%
$150K–$200K4.3%
$200K+3.5%
The median household income in Clarke County, MS is $46,054 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,974. 19.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.486 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).