Ballard County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,740
Per Capita Income
$34,469
Poverty Rate
13.8%
SNAP Recipients
10.7%
Gini Index
0.450
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.3%
$25K–$50K21.9%
$50K–$75K18.0%
$75K–$100K14.0%
$100K–$150K14.6%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+5.9%
The median household income in Ballard County, KY is $64,740 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,469. 13.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.450 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).