Mahaska County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$69,019
Per Capita Income
$35,035
Poverty Rate
11.8%
SNAP Recipients
13.3%
Gini Index
0.425
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.1%
$25K–$50K18.9%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K17.2%
$100K–$150K18.0%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Mahaska County, IA is $69,019 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,035. 11.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.425 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).