Scott County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$42,679
Per Capita Income
$23,544
Poverty Rate
24.9%
SNAP Recipients
23.0%
Gini Index
0.458
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K30.6%
$25K–$50K27.1%
$50K–$75K20.6%
$75K–$100K9.0%
$100K–$150K7.8%
$150K–$200K2.7%
$200K+2.3%
The median household income in Scott County, TN is $42,679 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,544. 24.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 23.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.458 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).