Ripley County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,898
Per Capita Income
$23,691
Poverty Rate
19.7%
SNAP Recipients
16.4%
Gini Index
0.453
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K33.4%
$25K–$50K20.8%
$50K–$75K19.9%
$75K–$100K10.2%
$100K–$150K10.1%
$150K–$200K3.8%
$200K+1.9%
The median household income in Ripley County, MO is $43,898 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,691. 19.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.453 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).