Chowan County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,982
Per Capita Income
$33,974
Poverty Rate
20.5%
SNAP Recipients
21.4%
Gini Index
0.458
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.8%
$25K–$50K19.4%
$50K–$75K18.6%
$75K–$100K13.9%
$100K–$150K14.8%
$150K–$200K4.9%
$200K+5.7%
The median household income in Chowan County, NC is $56,982 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,974. 20.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.458 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).