Hardin County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,906
Per Capita Income
$33,765
Poverty Rate
8.6%
SNAP Recipients
8.4%
Gini Index
0.408
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.1%
$25K–$50K21.1%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K16.7%
$100K–$150K18.7%
$150K–$200K4.6%
$200K+3.5%
The median household income in Hardin County, IA is $64,906 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,765. 8.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.408 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).