Buchanan County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,423
Per Capita Income
$32,930
Poverty Rate
16.9%
SNAP Recipients
14.1%
Gini Index
0.477
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.3%
$25K–$50K22.0%
$50K–$75K18.0%
$75K–$100K13.5%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K6.1%
$200K+5.5%
The median household income in Buchanan County, MO is $59,423 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,930. 16.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.477 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).