Barren County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,171
Per Capita Income
$28,422
Poverty Rate
21.1%
SNAP Recipients
15.0%
Gini Index
0.479
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.2%
$25K–$50K26.8%
$50K–$75K16.4%
$75K–$100K12.0%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K4.0%
$200K+4.2%
The median household income in Barren County, KY is $49,171 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,422. 21.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.479 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).