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 $25K
25.1%
$25K–$50K
25.9%
$50K–$75K
14.1%
$75K–$100K
9.0%
$100K–$150K
17.2%
$150K–$200K
4.8%
$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).

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