Decatur County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,146
Per Capita Income
$27,508
Poverty Rate
15.2%
SNAP Recipients
9.9%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.7%
$25K–$50K22.9%
$50K–$75K23.4%
$75K–$100K11.7%
$100K–$150K13.8%
$150K–$200K3.3%
$200K+3.1%
The median household income in Decatur County, IA is $57,146 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,508. 15.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).