Palo Alto County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,963
Per Capita Income
$35,518
Poverty Rate
11.7%
SNAP Recipients
9.2%
Gini Index
0.407
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.9%
$25K–$50K20.6%
$50K–$75K18.4%
$75K–$100K14.3%
$100K–$150K20.6%
$150K–$200K6.0%
$200K+5.1%
The median household income in Palo Alto County, IA is $68,963 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,518. 11.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.407 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).