Jim Wells County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$47,492
Per Capita Income
$25,529
Poverty Rate
23.2%
SNAP Recipients
20.9%
Gini Index
0.465
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.1%
$25K–$50K25.9%
$50K–$75K14.1%
$75K–$100K9.0%
$100K–$150K17.2%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Jim Wells County, TX is $47,492 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $25,529. 23.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.465 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).