Cleveland County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,769
Per Capita Income
$29,849
Poverty Rate
17.2%
SNAP Recipients
19.9%
Gini Index
0.463
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.8%
$25K–$50K23.8%
$50K–$75K18.3%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K15.4%
$150K–$200K5.6%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Cleveland County, NC is $55,769 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,849. 17.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.463 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).