Bates County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,914
Per Capita Income
$28,444
Poverty Rate
18.7%
SNAP Recipients
13.3%
Gini Index
0.431
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.9%
$25K–$50K24.4%
$50K–$75K16.7%
$75K–$100K13.0%
$100K–$150K15.1%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Bates County, MO is $57,914 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,444. 18.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.431 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).