Kings County, CA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,750
Per Capita Income
$26,420
Poverty Rate
16.8%
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Gini Index
0.421
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.3%
$25K–$50K21.0%
$50K–$75K18.4%
$75K–$100K14.0%
$100K–$150K17.5%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+6.9%
The median household income in Kings County, CA is $68,750 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,420. 16.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.421 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).