Cowlitz County, WA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,932
Per Capita Income
$36,520
Poverty Rate
13.0%
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.0%
$25K–$50K19.0%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K18.6%
$150K–$200K8.9%
$200K+7.2%
The median household income in Cowlitz County, WA is $72,932 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,520. 13.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).