Jackson County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,479
Per Capita Income
$32,937
Poverty Rate
19.3%
SNAP Recipients
10.4%
Gini Index
0.488
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.5%
$25K–$50K25.2%
$50K–$75K17.9%
$75K–$100K14.0%
$100K–$150K12.1%
$150K–$200K3.7%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Jackson County, NC is $53,479 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,937. 19.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.488 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).