Marion County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$42,320
Per Capita Income
$26,281
Poverty Rate
20.4%
SNAP Recipients
12.0%
Gini Index
0.492
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.4%
$25K–$50K29.0%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K8.3%
$100K–$150K10.7%
$150K–$200K3.9%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Marion County, MS is $42,320 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,281. 20.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.492 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).