Scotland County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,500
Per Capita Income
$27,678
Poverty Rate
26.6%
SNAP Recipients
30.8%
Gini Index
0.529
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.9%
$25K–$50K23.8%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K10.9%
$100K–$150K9.0%
$150K–$200K3.5%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Scotland County, NC is $43,500 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,678. 26.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 30.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.529 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).