Cherokee County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,830
Per Capita Income
$27,825
Poverty Rate
17.9%
SNAP Recipients
14.0%
Gini Index
0.448
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.8%
$25K–$50K23.7%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K10.2%
$100K–$150K16.6%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+5.5%
The median household income in Cherokee County, TX is $59,830 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,825. 17.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.448 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).