Tompkins County, NY — Income & Poverty

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

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$73,012

Per Capita Income

$42,505

Poverty Rate

15.3%

SNAP Recipients

8.4%

Gini Index

0.493

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

17.9%

$25K–$50K

18.5%

$50K–$75K

14.6%

$75K–$100K

12.4%

$100K–$150K

15.6%

$150K–$200K

9.1%

$200K+

11.9%

The median household income in Tompkins County, NY is $73,012 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,505. 15.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.493 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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