Washington County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$71,339
Per Capita Income
$37,686
Poverty Rate
8.5%
SNAP Recipients
8.7%
Gini Index
0.425
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.9%
$25K–$50K20.6%
$50K–$75K20.2%
$75K–$100K14.3%
$100K–$150K21.0%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+6.5%
The median household income in Washington County, IA is $71,339 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,686. 8.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.425 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).