Knox County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,333
Per Capita Income
$26,225
Poverty Rate
14.7%
SNAP Recipients
8.2%
Gini Index
0.446
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.4%
$25K–$50K23.6%
$50K–$75K23.1%
$75K–$100K12.4%
$100K–$150K9.2%
$150K–$200K6.6%
$200K+1.6%
The median household income in Knox County, MO is $53,333 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,225. 14.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.446 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).