Walker County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,862
Per Capita Income
$24,983
Poverty Rate
17.9%
SNAP Recipients
10.8%
Gini Index
0.469
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.4%
$25K–$50K26.8%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K12.0%
$100K–$150K11.7%
$150K–$200K4.1%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Walker County, TX is $49,862 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,983. 17.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.469 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).