Cameron County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$51,334
Per Capita Income
$23,142
Poverty Rate
24.4%
SNAP Recipients
25.2%
Gini Index
0.469
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.5%
$25K–$50K23.7%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K12.1%
$100K–$150K12.6%
$150K–$200K5.3%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Cameron County, TX is $51,334 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,142. 24.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 25.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.469 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).