Buchanan County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$78,430
Per Capita Income
$37,392
Poverty Rate
7.0%
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
Gini Index
0.403
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.2%
$25K–$50K17.7%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K16.6%
$100K–$150K21.5%
$150K–$200K7.9%
$200K+5.9%
The median household income in Buchanan County, IA is $78,430 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,392. 7.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.403 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).