Benton County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$84,742
Per Capita Income
$40,995
Poverty Rate
7.9%
SNAP Recipients
5.3%
Gini Index
0.392
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K12.7%
$25K–$50K14.6%
$50K–$75K16.2%
$75K–$100K15.4%
$100K–$150K20.9%
$150K–$200K12.2%
$200K+8.0%
The median household income in Benton County, IA is $84,742 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $40,995. 7.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 5.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.392 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).