Shelby County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,690
Per Capita Income
$38,805
Poverty Rate
8.5%
SNAP Recipients
7.7%
Gini Index
0.444
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.0%
$25K–$50K19.6%
$50K–$75K17.3%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K17.7%
$150K–$200K7.7%
$200K+9.1%
The median household income in Shelby County, IA is $67,690 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,805. 8.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.444 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).