Hancock County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$31,995
Per Capita Income
$24,037
Poverty Rate
31.5%
SNAP Recipients
35.0%
Gini Index
0.563
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K39.3%
$25K–$50K27.2%
$50K–$75K12.2%
$75K–$100K8.3%
$100K–$150K8.3%
$150K–$200K1.4%
$200K+3.2%
The median household income in Hancock County, TN is $31,995 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,037. 31.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 35.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.563 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).