Jefferson County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,824
Per Capita Income
$35,800
Poverty Rate
14.6%
SNAP Recipients
16.2%
Gini Index
0.482
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.0%
$25K–$50K23.3%
$50K–$75K19.3%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K15.0%
$150K–$200K4.9%
$200K+4.2%
The median household income in Jefferson County, IA is $56,824 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,800. 14.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.482 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).