Wayne County, TN — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$52,824

Per Capita Income

$29,526

Poverty Rate

18.5%

SNAP Recipients

15.8%

Gini Index

0.498

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Under $25K
24.0%
$25K–$50K
22.3%
$50K–$75K
16.6%
$75K–$100K
15.1%
$100K–$150K
10.9%
$150K–$200K
6.7%
$200K+
4.3%

The median household income in Wayne County, TN is $52,824 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,526. 18.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.498 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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