Wayne County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,118
Per Capita Income
$34,623
Poverty Rate
15.0%
SNAP Recipients
10.1%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.7%
$25K–$50K25.9%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K15.6%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K4.3%
$200K+6.0%
The median household income in Wayne County, IA is $59,118 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,623. 15.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).