Cole County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$73,273
Per Capita Income
$37,325
Poverty Rate
9.3%
SNAP Recipients
6.1%
Gini Index
0.421
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.7%
$25K–$50K19.1%
$50K–$75K16.9%
$75K–$100K14.4%
$100K–$150K19.6%
$150K–$200K9.1%
$200K+6.2%
The median household income in Cole County, MO is $73,273 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,325. 9.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.421 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).