Yancey County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,961
Per Capita Income
$34,699
Poverty Rate
14.9%
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
Gini Index
0.491
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.7%
$25K–$50K21.6%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K12.6%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+5.5%
The median household income in Yancey County, NC is $54,961 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,699. 14.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.491 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).