Washington County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,750
Per Capita Income
$28,150
Poverty Rate
24.7%
SNAP Recipients
33.0%
Gini Index
0.502
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K33.1%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K7.9%
$150K–$200K2.3%
$200K+2.6%
The median household income in Washington County, NC is $41,750 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,150. 24.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 33.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.502 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).