Clay County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$86,150
Per Capita Income
$42,336
Poverty Rate
8.5%
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
Gini Index
0.410
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.2%
$25K–$50K16.5%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K14.8%
$100K–$150K21.5%
$150K–$200K11.3%
$200K+9.0%
The median household income in Clay County, MO is $86,150 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,336. 8.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.410 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).