Fayette County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$76,541
Per Capita Income
$41,964
Poverty Rate
8.8%
SNAP Recipients
7.3%
Gini Index
0.482
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.3%
$25K–$50K18.7%
$50K–$75K14.6%
$75K–$100K15.0%
$100K–$150K20.5%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+8.4%
The median household income in Fayette County, TX is $76,541 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,964. 8.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.482 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).