Wayne County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,082
Per Capita Income
$31,216
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
19.2%
Gini Index
0.449
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.4%
$25K–$50K24.0%
$50K–$75K18.9%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K14.8%
$150K–$200K5.2%
$200K+4.4%
The median household income in Wayne County, NC is $58,082 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,216. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.449 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).