Jones County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,659
Per Capita Income
$28,699
Poverty Rate
21.3%
SNAP Recipients
19.9%
Gini Index
0.428
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.1%
$25K–$50K20.4%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K16.0%
$100K–$150K12.7%
$150K–$200K3.2%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Jones County, NC is $55,659 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,699. 21.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.428 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).