Malheur County, OR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,902
Per Capita Income
$23,814
Poverty Rate
17.8%
SNAP Recipients
26.3%
Gini Index
0.445
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.5%
$25K–$50K27.6%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K10.8%
$100K–$150K13.4%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Malheur County, OR is $49,902 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,814. 17.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 26.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.445 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).