Polk County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,686
Per Capita Income
$28,199
Poverty Rate
17.9%
SNAP Recipients
11.7%
Gini Index
0.439
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.3%
$25K–$50K22.4%
$50K–$75K19.6%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K14.6%
$150K–$200K6.4%
$200K+4.3%
The median household income in Polk County, MO is $56,686 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,199. 17.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.439 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).