Van Buren County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$60,183
Per Capita Income
$31,538
Poverty Rate
12.2%
SNAP Recipients
9.5%
Gini Index
0.437
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.7%
$25K–$50K19.9%
$50K–$75K20.7%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K18.0%
$150K–$200K4.3%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Van Buren County, IA is $60,183 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,538. 12.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.437 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).