Washington County, MO — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$51,886
Per Capita Income
$28,855
Poverty Rate
18.2%
SNAP Recipients
21.5%
Gini Index
0.494
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.7%
$25K–$50K24.4%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K12.9%
$150K–$200K5.7%
$200K+2.6%
The median household income in Washington County, MO is $51,886 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,855. 18.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.494 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).