Breathitt County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,101
Per Capita Income
$23,544
Poverty Rate
28.2%
SNAP Recipients
32.8%
Gini Index
0.455
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K34.7%
$25K–$50K20.8%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K11.2%
$150K–$200K1.8%
$200K+1.4%
The median household income in Breathitt County, KY is $41,101 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,544. 28.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 32.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.455 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).