Jackson County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,178
Per Capita Income
$38,344
Poverty Rate
13.8%
SNAP Recipients
10.3%
Gini Index
0.458
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.4%
$25K–$50K20.0%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K16.5%
$150K–$200K8.1%
$200K+7.4%
The median household income in Jackson County, MO is $67,178 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,344. 13.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.458 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).