Benton County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,200
Per Capita Income
$30,994
Poverty Rate
16.6%
SNAP Recipients
13.2%
Gini Index
0.455
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.7%
$25K–$50K21.9%
$50K–$75K18.7%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K14.5%
$150K–$200K4.5%
$200K+2.2%
The median household income in Benton County, MO is $52,200 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,994. 16.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.455 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).