Lake County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$30,500
Per Capita Income
$16,275
Poverty Rate
32.3%
SNAP Recipients
30.3%
Gini Index
0.563
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K45.2%
$25K–$50K23.1%
$50K–$75K10.4%
$75K–$100K5.0%
$100K–$150K10.4%
$150K–$200K4.3%
$200K+1.5%
The median household income in Lake County, TN is $30,500 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $16,275. 32.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 30.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.563 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).