Baxter County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,427
Per Capita Income
$30,900
Poverty Rate
14.5%
SNAP Recipients
8.6%
Gini Index
0.460
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.4%
$25K–$50K29.3%
$50K–$75K20.5%
$75K–$100K10.3%
$100K–$150K10.2%
$150K–$200K3.5%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Baxter County, AR is $48,427 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,900. 14.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.460 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).