Kent County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,420
Per Capita Income
$35,087
Poverty Rate
8.4%
SNAP Recipients
16.4%
Gini Index
0.395
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.7%
$25K–$50K15.3%
$50K–$75K27.7%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K19.3%
$150K–$200K6.6%
$200K+2.5%
The median household income in Kent County, TX is $71,420 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,087. 8.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.395 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).