Rutherford County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,771
Per Capita Income
$29,217
Poverty Rate
17.6%
SNAP Recipients
19.2%
Gini Index
0.466
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.3%
$25K–$50K27.9%
$50K–$75K17.8%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K11.7%
$150K–$200K3.6%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Rutherford County, NC is $49,771 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,217. 17.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.466 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).