Poweshiek County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,837
Per Capita Income
$37,173
Poverty Rate
11.1%
SNAP Recipients
10.1%
Gini Index
0.460
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.9%
$25K–$50K18.4%
$50K–$75K18.3%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K16.3%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+6.8%
The median household income in Poweshiek County, IA is $64,837 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,173. 11.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.460 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).