The Poverty Rate for residents of Des Moines County, Iowa who were born citizens of the United States is 15.2%.
The Poverty Rate for residents of Des Moines County, Iowa who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 20.7%.
Of the 38,451 residents of Des Moines County, Iowa who were born citizens of the United States, 5,848 (15.2%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 137 (20.7%) of 663 residents of Des Moines 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 |
---|---|---|
Beaverdale | 11.2% |
1,265 |
Burlington | 19.2% |
24,868 |
Danville | 6.1% |
1,098 |
Mediapolis | 6.4% |
1,498 |
West Burlington | 16.3% |
2,825 |
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.