Fairfield County, SC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$46,972
Per Capita Income
$32,111
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
18.5%
Gini Index
0.496
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.0%
$25K–$50K26.3%
$50K–$75K13.8%
$75K–$100K8.1%
$100K–$150K13.4%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Fairfield County, SC is $46,972 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,111. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.496 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).