Missouri Counties by Poverty Rate
The poverty rate measures the share of residents with income below the federal threshold. It varies by household size and is a key indicator of economic hardship.
All 115 counties ranked by Poverty Rate, from lowest to highest. Click the column header to reverse sort order. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
| # | Counties | Poverty Rate ↑ |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Cooper County, Missouri | 18.5% |
| 102 | Pike County, Missouri | 19.2% |
| 103 | Oregon County, Missouri | 19.3% |
| 104 | Dallas County, Missouri | 19.5% |
| 105 | Scott County, Missouri | 19.7% |
| 106 | Mercer County, Missouri | 20.3% |
| 107 | Crawford County, Missouri | 20.9% |
| 108 | Linn County, Missouri | 22.0% |
| 109 | St. Louis city, Missouri | 23.6% |
| 110 | Cass County, Missouri | 24.0% |
| 111 | Pemiscot County, Missouri | 24.4% |
| 112 | Shannon County, Missouri | 25.1% |
| 113 | Clay County, Missouri | 29.8% |
| 114 | Monroe County, Missouri | 30.8% |
| 115 | Stoddard County, Missouri | 100.0% |