Phelps County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,427
Per Capita Income
$29,191
Poverty Rate
17.2%
SNAP Recipients
11.8%
Gini Index
0.460
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.9%
$25K–$50K22.6%
$50K–$75K18.5%
$75K–$100K12.4%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K5.6%
$200K+4.2%
The median household income in Phelps County, MO is $55,427 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,191. 17.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.460 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).