Polk County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$81,621
Per Capita Income
$44,008
Poverty Rate
10.1%
SNAP Recipients
10.1%
Gini Index
0.437
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.7%
$25K–$50K17.5%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K18.4%
$150K–$200K10.6%
$200K+10.6%
The median household income in Polk County, IA is $81,621 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $44,008. 10.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.437 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).