Union County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,813
Per Capita Income
$31,843
Poverty Rate
12.6%
SNAP Recipients
17.9%
Gini Index
0.427
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.0%
$25K–$50K25.3%
$50K–$75K19.5%
$75K–$100K13.4%
$100K–$150K14.0%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+2.9%
The median household income in Union County, IA is $56,813 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,843. 12.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.427 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).