Independence County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,009
Per Capita Income
$30,007
Poverty Rate
19.6%
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
Gini Index
0.481
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.9%
$25K–$50K24.4%
$50K–$75K18.1%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Independence County, AR is $56,009 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,007. 19.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.481 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).