Columbus County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,184
Per Capita Income
$26,755
Poverty Rate
18.8%
SNAP Recipients
22.3%
Gini Index
0.475
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.6%
$25K–$50K23.2%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K13.9%
$100K–$150K10.3%
$150K–$200K5.2%
$200K+3.2%
The median household income in Columbus County, NC is $48,184 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,755. 18.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.475 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).