Wilkinson County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$35,930
Per Capita Income
$22,017
Poverty Rate
28.2%
SNAP Recipients
20.7%
Gini Index
0.506
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K33.5%
$25K–$50K27.6%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K4.0%
$150K–$200K0.9%
$200K+2.9%
The median household income in Wilkinson County, MS is $35,930 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,017. 28.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.506 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).