Houston County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,563
Per Capita Income
$27,784
Poverty Rate
16.3%
SNAP Recipients
17.6%
Gini Index
0.469
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.5%
$25K–$50K23.5%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K10.2%
$100K–$150K15.2%
$150K–$200K6.3%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Houston County, TX is $54,563 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,784. 16.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.469 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).