Wapello County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$60,034
Per Capita Income
$33,337
Poverty Rate
16.7%
SNAP Recipients
15.7%
Gini Index
0.457
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.2%
$25K–$50K20.3%
$50K–$75K21.5%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K14.3%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Wapello County, IA is $60,034 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,337. 16.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.457 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).