Smyth County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$46,859
Per Capita Income
$29,369
Poverty Rate
16.5%
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Gini Index
0.470
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.1%
$25K–$50K27.4%
$50K–$75K16.2%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K12.0%
$150K–$200K4.3%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Smyth County, VA is $46,859 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,369. 16.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.470 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).