Barry County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,611
Per Capita Income
$31,473
Poverty Rate
16.7%
SNAP Recipients
12.9%
Gini Index
0.467
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.1%
$25K–$50K27.1%
$50K–$75K18.6%
$75K–$100K11.8%
$100K–$150K14.3%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+5.1%
The median household income in Barry County, MO is $56,611 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,473. 16.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.467 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).