Bell County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$32,403
Per Capita Income
$20,463
Poverty Rate
27.1%
SNAP Recipients
21.5%
Gini Index
0.494
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K38.4%
$25K–$50K27.6%
$50K–$75K14.9%
$75K–$100K7.1%
$100K–$150K8.9%
$150K–$200K1.4%
$200K+1.5%
The median household income in Bell County, KY is $32,403 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $20,463. 27.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.494 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).