The Poverty Rate for residents of Buena Vista County, Iowa who were born citizens of the United States is 13.8%.
The Poverty Rate for residents of Buena Vista County, Iowa who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 13.5%.
Of the 15,725 residents of Buena Vista County, Iowa who were born citizens of the United States, 2,169 (13.8%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 485 (13.5%) of 3,588 residents of Buena Vista County, Iowa who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
City | Poverty Rate | Respondents |
---|---|---|
Alta | 10.5% |
2,179 |
Storm Lake | 17.9% |
9,848 |
Household Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Iowa in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.