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 $25K29.8%
$25K–$50K25.1%
$50K–$75K21.4%
$75K–$100K9.2%
$100K–$150K7.4%
$150K–$200K6.2%
$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).