Jefferson County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,934
Per Capita Income
$31,855
Poverty Rate
18.8%
SNAP Recipients
15.8%
Gini Index
0.475
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.8%
$25K–$50K21.0%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K11.2%
$100K–$150K15.3%
$150K–$200K7.6%
$200K+6.9%
The median household income in Jefferson County, TX is $59,934 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,855. 18.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.475 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).