Brewster County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,612
Per Capita Income
$36,716
Poverty Rate
8.4%
SNAP Recipients
5.9%
Gini Index
0.431
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.2%
$25K–$50K28.1%
$50K–$75K15.8%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K14.9%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Brewster County, TX is $52,612 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,716. 8.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.431 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).