Madison County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,628
Per Capita Income
$33,738
Poverty Rate
11.4%
SNAP Recipients
12.0%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.6%
$25K–$50K22.1%
$50K–$75K15.9%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K13.1%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+6.3%
The median household income in Madison County, NC is $58,628 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,738. 11.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).