Putnam County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,875
Per Capita Income
$33,208
Poverty Rate
16.2%
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Gini Index
0.440
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.7%
$25K–$50K20.9%
$50K–$75K21.6%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K14.8%
$150K–$200K3.4%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Putnam County, MO is $56,875 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,208. 16.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.440 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).