Alexander County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$65,268
Per Capita Income
$32,565
Poverty Rate
12.1%
SNAP Recipients
9.8%
Gini Index
0.437
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.1%
$25K–$50K20.0%
$50K–$75K21.4%
$75K–$100K18.0%
$100K–$150K13.6%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+4.3%
The median household income in Alexander County, NC is $65,268 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,565. 12.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.437 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).