Pocahontas County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$63,423
Per Capita Income
$35,956
Poverty Rate
8.7%
SNAP Recipients
7.7%
Gini Index
0.405
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K12.9%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K20.9%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K15.8%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Pocahontas County, IA is $63,423 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,956. 8.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.405 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).