Essex County, VT — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,985
Per Capita Income
$34,221
Poverty Rate
14.3%
SNAP Recipients
18.9%
Gini Index
0.441
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.2%
$25K–$50K23.3%
$50K–$75K19.6%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K14.2%
$150K–$200K5.2%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Essex County, VT is $58,985 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,221. 14.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.441 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).