Jefferson County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,978
Per Capita Income
$34,603
Poverty Rate
13.4%
SNAP Recipients
16.4%
Gini Index
0.433
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.4%
$25K–$50K22.9%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K18.0%
$150K–$200K6.9%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Jefferson County, NY is $64,978 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,603. 13.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.433 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).