Dent County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,306
Per Capita Income
$27,470
Poverty Rate
14.3%
SNAP Recipients
16.1%
Gini Index
0.420
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.6%
$25K–$50K23.7%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K11.1%
$100K–$150K18.5%
$150K–$200K3.3%
$200K+1.1%
The median household income in Dent County, MO is $54,306 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,470. 14.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.420 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).