Lawrence County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,849
Per Capita Income
$27,516
Poverty Rate
16.5%
SNAP Recipients
13.4%
Gini Index
0.417
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.6%
$25K–$50K23.6%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K16.0%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Lawrence County, MO is $55,849 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,516. 16.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.417 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).