Jefferson County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$36,207
Per Capita Income
$20,430
Poverty Rate
28.5%
SNAP Recipients
19.5%
Gini Index
0.486
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K32.2%
$25K–$50K32.5%
$50K–$75K14.3%
$75K–$100K7.3%
$100K–$150K8.1%
$150K–$200K2.2%
$200K+3.3%
The median household income in Jefferson County, MS is $36,207 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $20,430. 28.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.486 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).