Lee County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,803
Per Capita Income
$32,537
Poverty Rate
13.0%
SNAP Recipients
14.6%
Gini Index
0.433
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.8%
$25K–$50K21.6%
$50K–$75K19.4%
$75K–$100K13.6%
$100K–$150K15.3%
$150K–$200K5.6%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Lee County, IA is $59,803 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,537. 13.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.433 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).