Wilson County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$51,381
Per Capita Income
$30,057
Poverty Rate
21.0%
SNAP Recipients
18.4%
Gini Index
0.483
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.4%
$25K–$50K22.1%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K11.4%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K4.5%
$200K+4.7%
The median household income in Wilson County, NC is $51,381 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,057. 21.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.483 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).