Newton County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,583
Per Capita Income
$32,855
Poverty Rate
13.4%
SNAP Recipients
11.1%
Gini Index
0.448
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.1%
$25K–$50K22.6%
$50K–$75K20.5%
$75K–$100K15.7%
$100K–$150K14.3%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$200K+6.7%
The median household income in Newton County, MO is $64,583 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,855. 13.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.448 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).