Hays County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$85,827
Per Capita Income
$41,931
Poverty Rate
12.0%
SNAP Recipients
5.6%
Gini Index
0.453
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K12.3%
$25K–$50K16.2%
$50K–$75K15.7%
$75K–$100K13.2%
$100K–$150K19.4%
$150K–$200K8.9%
$200K+14.3%
The median household income in Hays County, TX is $85,827 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,931. 12.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.453 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).