Highland County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,946
Per Capita Income
$35,262
Poverty Rate
10.3%
SNAP Recipients
5.6%
Gini Index
0.369
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.9%
$25K–$50K22.7%
$50K–$75K26.7%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K18.3%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+2.4%
The median household income in Highland County, VA is $62,946 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,262. 10.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.369 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).