Mississippi County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$46,258
Per Capita Income
$22,547
Poverty Rate
23.0%
SNAP Recipients
31.1%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K32.4%
$25K–$50K21.4%
$50K–$75K18.8%
$75K–$100K9.2%
$100K–$150K14.8%
$150K–$200K2.1%
$200K+1.3%
The median household income in Mississippi County, MO is $46,258 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,547. 23.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 31.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).