Tama County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,955
Per Capita Income
$34,094
Poverty Rate
15.3%
SNAP Recipients
10.2%
Gini Index
0.429
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.6%
$25K–$50K18.6%
$50K–$75K20.8%
$75K–$100K15.4%
$100K–$150K18.2%
$150K–$200K6.4%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Tama County, IA is $67,955 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,094. 15.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.429 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).