Sullivan County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,802
Per Capita Income
$35,143
Poverty Rate
14.9%
SNAP Recipients
12.8%
Gini Index
0.470
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.2%
$25K–$50K24.0%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K14.0%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+6.2%
The median household income in Sullivan County, TN is $56,802 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,143. 14.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.470 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).