Cass County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,657
Per Capita Income
$36,881
Poverty Rate
17.4%
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Gini Index
0.471
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.1%
$25K–$50K20.0%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K12.1%
$100K–$150K17.7%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+6.5%
The median household income in Cass County, IA is $61,657 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,881. 17.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.471 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).