In 2023, 12 percent of Missouri's population lived below the poverty line. This was a decrease from the previous year, when 13.2 percent of people in Missouri lived below the poverty line. The poverty rate for the United States can be accessed here.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in St. Louis city, MO (S1701ACS029510) from 2012 to 2023 about St. Louis City, MO; St. Louis; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Lafayette County, MO (S1701ACS029107) from 2012 to 2023 about Lafayette County, MO; Kansas City; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Pettis County, MO (S1701ACS029159) from 2012 to 2023 about Pettis County, MO; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cass County, MO was 6.50% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cass County, MO reached a record high of 9.90 in January of 2015 and a record low of 6.50 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Cass County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Missouri Poverty Rate - Historical chart and current data through 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Jefferson County, MO (S1701ACS029099) from 2012 to 2023 about Jefferson County, MO; St. Louis; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dunklin County, MO was 21.40% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dunklin County, MO reached a record high of 27.70 in January of 2015 and a record low of 21.40 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dunklin County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Camden County, MO was 13.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Camden County, MO reached a record high of 18.20 in January of 2016 and a record low of 13.20 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Camden County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Linn County, MO was 16.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Linn County, MO reached a record high of 18.40 in January of 2016 and a record low of 13.40 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Linn County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Pike County, MO was 16.30% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Pike County, MO reached a record high of 16.50 in January of 2021 and a record low of 14.00 in January of 2018. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Pike County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dent County, MO (S1701ACS029065) from 2012 to 2023 about Dent County, MO; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clay County, MO was 8.50% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clay County, MO reached a record high of 9.30 in January of 2014 and a record low of 7.90 in January of 2018. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Clay County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Washington County, MO (S1701ACS029221) from 2012 to 2023 about Washington County, MO; St. Louis; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Franklin County, MO was 8.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Franklin County, MO reached a record high of 12.90 in January of 2012 and a record low of 8.10 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Franklin County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Missouri (PPAAMO29000A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about MO, child, poverty, percent, and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dade County, MO was 14.10% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dade County, MO reached a record high of 22.90 in January of 2017 and a record low of 14.10 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Dade County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Crawford County, MO (S1701ACS029055) from 2012 to 2023 about Crawford County, MO; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Webster County, MO was 16.10% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Webster County, MO reached a record high of 18.90 in January of 2013 and a record low of 14.70 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Webster County, MO - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Boone County, MO (S1701ACS029019) from 2012 to 2023 about Boone County, MO; Columbia; MO; poverty; percent; 5-year; population; and USA.