Erie County, NY — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$71,175

Per Capita Income

$41,560

Poverty Rate

14.0%

SNAP Recipients

15.7%

Gini Index

0.466

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

17.6%

$25K–$50K

18.8%

$50K–$75K

16.0%

$75K–$100K

12.6%

$100K–$150K

17.3%

$150K–$200K

8.6%

$200K+

9.0%

The median household income in Erie County, NY is $71,175 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,560. 14.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.466 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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