Dauphin County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$74,159
Per Capita Income
$41,055
Poverty Rate
12.3%
SNAP Recipients
11.9%
Gini Index
0.456
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.0%
$25K–$50K17.8%
$50K–$75K17.8%
$75K–$100K14.3%
$100K–$150K18.1%
$150K–$200K8.2%
$200K+8.8%
The median household income in Dauphin County, PA is $74,159 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,055. 12.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.456 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).