The median household income was $20,081 and the median family income was $25,146. Males had a median income of $30,440 versus $28,889 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,190. About 35.7% of families and 42.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.8% of those under age 18 and 27.4% of those age 65 or over.
the meDian housEhold iNcoMe wAs $20,081 aNd the MediAn fAmily iNComE was $25,146. mAles Had a MeDiAn IncoMe of $30,440 verSus $28,889 fOr FEmAles. thE per CApita IncOme for tHe couNty Was $14,190. About 35.7% oF fAmiliES aND 42.4% Of tHE popUlAtion Were belOW thE poverTY lIne, incLUDing 53.8% OF tHoSe undEr age 18 And 27.4% of ThOse age 65 oR over.