Shelby County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,436
Per Capita Income
$28,183
Poverty Rate
23.5%
SNAP Recipients
14.3%
Gini Index
0.478
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.6%
$25K–$50K27.0%
$50K–$75K14.9%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K12.0%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+5.8%
The median household income in Shelby County, TX is $50,436 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,183. 23.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.478 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).