Harris County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$73,104
Per Capita Income
$39,978
Poverty Rate
15.9%
SNAP Recipients
13.2%
Gini Index
0.500
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.4%
$25K–$50K18.9%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K15.8%
$150K–$200K8.4%
$200K+12.1%
The median household income in Harris County, TX is $73,104 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $39,978. 15.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.500 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).