Essex County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,481
Per Capita Income
$32,839
Poverty Rate
15.5%
SNAP Recipients
15.1%
Gini Index
0.443
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.2%
$25K–$50K20.3%
$50K–$75K17.6%
$75K–$100K11.2%
$100K–$150K16.5%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+4.5%
The median household income in Essex County, VA is $56,481 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,839. 15.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.443 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).