the median income for a household in the county was $25,413, and the median income for a family was $31,843. males had a median income of $26,770 versus $17,158 for females. the per capita income for the county was $14,480. about 14.20% of families and 18.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.50% of those under age 18 and 21.00% of those age 65 or over.