Robeson County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$40,318
Per Capita Income
$22,925
Poverty Rate
28.8%
SNAP Recipients
32.1%
Gini Index
0.511
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K32.6%
$25K–$50K25.4%
$50K–$75K15.9%
$75K–$100K10.6%
$100K–$150K9.6%
$150K–$200K3.5%
$200K+2.4%
The median household income in Robeson County, NC is $40,318 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,925. 28.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 32.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.511 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).