Story County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$69,006
Per Capita Income
$37,933
Poverty Rate
18.6%
SNAP Recipients
4.8%
Gini Index
0.478
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.4%
$25K–$50K18.1%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K16.0%
$150K–$200K8.1%
$200K+9.0%
The median household income in Story County, IA is $69,006 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,933. 18.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 4.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.478 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).