Hamilton County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,568
Per Capita Income
$43,484
Poverty Rate
12.5%
SNAP Recipients
9.6%
Gini Index
0.484
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.1%
$25K–$50K19.8%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K17.5%
$150K–$200K8.3%
$200K+10.5%
The median household income in Hamilton County, TN is $72,568 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $43,484. 12.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.484 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).