Bath County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,128
Per Capita Income
$28,809
Poverty Rate
23.5%
SNAP Recipients
20.1%
Gini Index
0.531
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.0%
$25K–$50K20.3%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K10.2%
$100K–$150K15.6%
$150K–$200K5.8%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Bath County, KY is $54,128 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,809. 23.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.531 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).