Kershaw County, SC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,343
Per Capita Income
$34,250
Poverty Rate
14.1%
SNAP Recipients
12.4%
Gini Index
0.470
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.4%
$25K–$50K21.0%
$50K–$75K18.0%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K16.4%
$150K–$200K8.1%
$200K+5.4%
The median household income in Kershaw County, SC is $64,343 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,250. 14.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.470 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).