McDonald County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,145
Per Capita Income
$24,491
Poverty Rate
17.2%
SNAP Recipients
11.6%
Gini Index
0.434
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.1%
$25K–$50K29.8%
$50K–$75K16.7%
$75K–$100K10.9%
$100K–$150K12.0%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+2.7%
The median household income in McDonald County, MO is $48,145 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,491. 17.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.434 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).