Shelby County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,127
Per Capita Income
$28,270
Poverty Rate
15.6%
SNAP Recipients
10.2%
Gini Index
0.441
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.1%
$25K–$50K24.5%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K13.9%
$100K–$150K13.3%
$150K–$200K5.1%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Shelby County, MO is $52,127 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,270. 15.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.441 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).