Top 10 lowest-income counties
Randolph County leads with $25,425. The 10 US counties with the lowest median household income, from US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| # | Name | Median HH income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randolph County · GA | $25,425 |
| 2 | Jackson County · SD | $26,686 |
| 3 | East Carroll Parish · LA | $28,321 |
| 4 | Presidio County · TX | $29,014 |
| 5 | Wolfe County · KY | $29,052 |
| 6 | Issaquena County · MS | $29,271 |
| 7 | Holmes County · MS | $29,434 |
| 8 | McDowell County · WV | $29,980 |
| 9 | Lake County · TN | $30,500 |
| 10 | Owsley County · KY | $31,064 |
Methodology
Median household income (ACS 2023 5-year, table B19013), ascending. Universe: 3,137 US counties with reported income > 0.
As of 2026-05-28. ACS 2023 5-year + CBP 2022.
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