Breckinridge County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,673
Per Capita Income
$29,163
Poverty Rate
21.3%
SNAP Recipients
13.4%
Gini Index
0.470
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.8%
$25K–$50K22.5%
$50K–$75K14.2%
$75K–$100K13.9%
$100K–$150K14.9%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+4.9%
The median household income in Breckinridge County, KY is $53,673 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,163. 21.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.470 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).