Colleton County, SC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,779
Per Capita Income
$27,859
Poverty Rate
18.7%
SNAP Recipients
23.4%
Gini Index
0.459
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.8%
$25K–$50K29.1%
$50K–$75K16.2%
$75K–$100K11.0%
$100K–$150K12.4%
$150K–$200K3.7%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Colleton County, SC is $48,779 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,859. 18.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 23.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.459 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).