Howard County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,457
Per Capita Income
$34,587
Poverty Rate
15.1%
SNAP Recipients
11.9%
Gini Index
0.443
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.8%
$25K–$50K18.4%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K13.7%
$100K–$150K17.1%
$150K–$200K8.0%
$200K+8.7%
The median household income in Howard County, TX is $71,457 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,587. 15.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.443 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).