Fayette County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,093
Per Capita Income
$32,278
Poverty Rate
17.4%
SNAP Recipients
23.3%
Gini Index
0.458
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.3%
$25K–$50K21.9%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K14.9%
$150K–$200K6.3%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Fayette County, PA is $56,093 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,278. 17.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 23.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.458 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).