Clay County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$39,904
Per Capita Income
$24,734
Poverty Rate
24.8%
SNAP Recipients
20.6%
Gini Index
0.479
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.4%
$25K–$50K24.1%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K14.4%
$100K–$150K8.5%
$150K–$200K2.9%
$200K+1.7%
The median household income in Clay County, MS is $39,904 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,734. 24.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.479 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).