Monroe County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,648
Per Capita Income
$29,107
Poverty Rate
16.1%
SNAP Recipients
14.7%
Gini Index
0.438
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.1%
$25K–$50K20.6%
$50K–$75K16.0%
$75K–$100K17.0%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Monroe County, TN is $56,648 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,107. 16.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.438 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).