This study investigates the gendering of poverty and income inequality in rural Adamawa State, Nigeria, employing descriptive analysis. The research explores socio-economic characteristics such as household income, household size, occupation, education, marital status, age, and household headship across three geo-political zones (North, Central, and South). To achieve this aim, this study utilized primary data consisting of 400 rural households in the three selected local governments of Adamawa state Nigeria (Mubi North, Gombi and Ganye) with the aid of Kobocollect tool kit and personal interview of the focus group. Findings reveal that female-headed households are more prevalent in the North and Central zones, facing significant economic challenges. Larger households, particularly in the South, and lower educational attainment contribute to income disparities. Farming is the dominant occupation, with non-farming activities less common, except in the Central zone. Marital status and age also impact economic outcomes, with widowed and separated women, particularly in female-headed households, being more vulnerable to poverty. Income analysis, calculated in USD at the current exchange rate, shows that the mean annual income (₦789,057.20 or $494.02 per annum) falls below the global poverty line ($785.75/year), highlighting widespread poverty and income inequality. The study recommends the need for gender-sensitive policies to address these disparities and improve the economic well-being of vulnerable populations in rural Adamawa State.