The median income for a household in Rhea County was $28,418, and for a family was $33,580. Males had a median income of $21,066 versus $16,063 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,672. About 34.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.00% of those under age 18 and 15.20% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in Rhea County was $28418 and for a family was $33580 Males had a median income of $21066 versus $16063 for females The per capita income for the county was $15672 About 347% of the population were below the poverty line including 1900% of those under age 18 and 1520% of those age 65 or over