Haywood County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,001
Per Capita Income
$35,580
Poverty Rate
11.3%
SNAP Recipients
12.9%
Gini Index
0.429
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.6%
$25K–$50K24.6%
$50K–$75K16.1%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K17.7%
$150K–$200K5.3%
$200K+5.5%
The median household income in Haywood County, NC is $61,001 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,580. 11.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.429 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).