Carter County, TN — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$48,435

Per Capita Income

$29,232

Poverty Rate

18.0%

SNAP Recipients

14.5%

Gini Index

0.454

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Under $25K
26.3%
$25K–$50K
24.7%
$50K–$75K
19.3%
$75K–$100K
10.8%
$100K–$150K
12.6%
$150K–$200K
3.6%
$200K+
2.7%

The median household income in Carter County, TN is $48,435 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,232. 18.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.454 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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