Carter County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$45,083
Per Capita Income
$27,115
Poverty Rate
19.1%
SNAP Recipients
19.1%
Gini Index
0.442
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.8%
$25K–$50K32.6%
$50K–$75K10.9%
$75K–$100K12.4%
$100K–$150K11.3%
$150K–$200K9.5%
$200K+0.5%
The median household income in Carter County, MO is $45,083 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,115. 19.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.442 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).