Washington County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$40,117
Per Capita Income
$24,162
Poverty Rate
28.8%
SNAP Recipients
21.5%
Gini Index
0.506
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K32.6%
$25K–$50K28.0%
$50K–$75K16.0%
$75K–$100K9.1%
$100K–$150K6.5%
$150K–$200K3.9%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Washington County, MS is $40,117 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,162. 28.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.506 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).