Kemper County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,595
Per Capita Income
$22,637
Poverty Rate
24.6%
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Gini Index
0.480
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K34.8%
$25K–$50K26.1%
$50K–$75K14.2%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K7.9%
$150K–$200K2.9%
$200K+3.7%
The median household income in Kemper County, MS is $43,595 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,637. 24.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.480 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).