Northampton County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$47,935
Per Capita Income
$31,883
Poverty Rate
20.0%
SNAP Recipients
26.3%
Gini Index
0.497
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K29.4%
$25K–$50K24.6%
$50K–$75K14.1%
$75K–$100K8.6%
$100K–$150K12.0%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+5.1%
The median household income in Northampton County, NC is $47,935 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,883. 20.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 26.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.497 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).