Fayette County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$84,764
Per Capita Income
$42,294
Poverty Rate
10.8%
SNAP Recipients
10.3%
Gini Index
0.448
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.6%
$25K–$50K16.9%
$50K–$75K13.8%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K20.3%
$150K–$200K9.4%
$200K+11.1%
The median household income in Fayette County, TN is $84,764 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,294. 10.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.448 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).