Nelson County, ND — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,051
Per Capita Income
$38,484
Poverty Rate
10.0%
SNAP Recipients
5.7%
Gini Index
0.454
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.1%
$25K–$50K17.1%
$50K–$75K17.8%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K20.4%
$150K–$200K6.7%
$200K+5.1%
The median household income in Nelson County, ND is $68,051 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,484. 10.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.454 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).