Wayne County, MO — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$43,393

Per Capita Income

$24,091

Poverty Rate

25.1%

SNAP Recipients

18.0%

Gini Index

0.457

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Under $25K
29.8%
$25K–$50K
25.1%
$50K–$75K
21.4%
$75K–$100K
9.2%
$100K–$150K
7.4%
$150K–$200K
6.2%
$200K+
1.1%

The median household income in Wayne County, MO is $43,393 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,091. 25.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.457 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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