Montgomery County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,849
Per Capita Income
$30,192
Poverty Rate
16.1%
SNAP Recipients
20.7%
Gini Index
0.475
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.1%
$25K–$50K24.6%
$50K–$75K17.8%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K13.4%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Montgomery County, NC is $55,849 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,192. 16.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.475 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).