Monroe County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$51,231
Per Capita Income
$28,411
Poverty Rate
16.7%
SNAP Recipients
11.8%
Gini Index
0.454
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.4%
$25K–$50K22.4%
$50K–$75K16.4%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K13.0%
$150K–$200K5.6%
$200K+3.3%
The median household income in Monroe County, MS is $51,231 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,411. 16.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.454 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).