Monroe County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,299
Per Capita Income
$27,776
Poverty Rate
16.0%
SNAP Recipients
7.9%
Gini Index
0.448
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.6%
$25K–$50K25.5%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K9.6%
$100K–$150K14.6%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+1.6%
The median household income in Monroe County, MO is $48,299 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,776. 16.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 7.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.448 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).