McDowell County, NC — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$55,527

Per Capita Income

$29,555

Poverty Rate

14.0%

SNAP Recipients

18.3%

Gini Index

0.429

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

19.7%

$25K–$50K

25.2%

$50K–$75K

20.6%

$75K–$100K

13.2%

$100K–$150K

13.0%

$150K–$200K

4.9%

$200K+

3.4%

The median household income in McDowell County, NC is $55,527 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,555. 14.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.429 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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