Jefferson County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,898
Per Capita Income
$31,091
Poverty Rate
15.3%
SNAP Recipients
14.5%
Gini Index
0.444
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.1%
$25K–$50K24.6%
$50K–$75K19.0%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K14.7%
$150K–$200K4.4%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Jefferson County, PA is $56,898 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,091. 15.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.444 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).