Coahoma County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$36,259
Per Capita Income
$23,098
Poverty Rate
36.3%
SNAP Recipients
28.2%
Gini Index
0.522
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K36.5%
$25K–$50K26.9%
$50K–$75K13.9%
$75K–$100K10.2%
$100K–$150K8.5%
$150K–$200K1.3%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Coahoma County, MS is $36,259 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,098. 36.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 28.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.522 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).