Pettis County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$60,232
Per Capita Income
$30,954
Poverty Rate
13.4%
SNAP Recipients
10.8%
Gini Index
0.430
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.9%
$25K–$50K23.2%
$50K–$75K21.1%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K16.8%
$150K–$200K5.3%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Pettis County, MO is $60,232 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,954. 13.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.430 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).