Hancock County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$70,212
Per Capita Income
$36,756
Poverty Rate
12.1%
SNAP Recipients
8.0%
Gini Index
0.417
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.6%
$25K–$50K18.3%
$50K–$75K20.0%
$75K–$100K15.3%
$100K–$150K20.6%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Hancock County, IA is $70,212 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,756. 12.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.417 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).