Monroe County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,518
Per Capita Income
$35,430
Poverty Rate
9.2%
SNAP Recipients
8.3%
Gini Index
0.374
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.3%
$25K–$50K18.8%
$50K–$75K19.3%
$75K–$100K13.5%
$100K–$150K22.7%
$150K–$200K8.3%
$200K+3.2%
The median household income in Monroe County, IA is $72,518 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,430. 9.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.374 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).