Howard County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,336
Per Capita Income
$33,190
Poverty Rate
8.4%
SNAP Recipients
6.3%
Gini Index
0.412
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K12.9%
$25K–$50K22.3%
$50K–$75K19.6%
$75K–$100K18.4%
$100K–$150K18.6%
$150K–$200K3.6%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Howard County, IA is $67,336 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,190. 8.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.412 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).