Richland County, SC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,699
Per Capita Income
$37,190
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Gini Index
0.489
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.2%
$25K–$50K21.1%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+8.6%
The median household income in Richland County, SC is $61,699 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,190. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.489 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).