Des Moines County, IA — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$60,662

Per Capita Income

$36,246

Poverty Rate

14.1%

SNAP Recipients

12.8%

Gini Index

0.465

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

19.2%

$25K–$50K

21.6%

$50K–$75K

19.0%

$75K–$100K

14.6%

$100K–$150K

14.4%

$150K–$200K

5.9%

$200K+

5.4%

The median household income in Des Moines County, IA is $60,662 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,246. 14.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.465 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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