Caldwell County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,618
Per Capita Income
$31,544
Poverty Rate
13.9%
SNAP Recipients
12.4%
Gini Index
0.438
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.0%
$25K–$50K19.3%
$50K–$75K14.5%
$75K–$100K14.0%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K7.7%
$200K+5.1%
The median household income in Caldwell County, KY is $57,618 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,544. 13.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.438 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).