Covington County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$47,001
Per Capita Income
$26,323
Poverty Rate
17.7%
SNAP Recipients
16.3%
Gini Index
0.464
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K30.3%
$25K–$50K22.8%
$50K–$75K14.0%
$75K–$100K8.9%
$100K–$150K15.8%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+2.5%
The median household income in Covington County, MS is $47,001 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,323. 17.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.464 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).