Essex County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$70,215
Per Capita Income
$40,807
Poverty Rate
11.8%
SNAP Recipients
9.3%
Gini Index
0.452
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.8%
$25K–$50K19.1%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K19.1%
$150K–$200K8.0%
$200K+7.0%
The median household income in Essex County, NY is $70,215 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $40,807. 11.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.452 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).