Jefferson County, OH — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,983
Per Capita Income
$31,646
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
15.4%
Gini Index
0.447
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.6%
$25K–$50K21.7%
$50K–$75K19.5%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K15.5%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Jefferson County, OH is $56,983 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,646. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.447 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).