Clay County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$39,607
Per Capita Income
$21,888
Poverty Rate
31.8%
SNAP Recipients
33.4%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K33.4%
$25K–$50K25.4%
$50K–$75K13.7%
$75K–$100K12.0%
$100K–$150K10.6%
$150K–$200K3.2%
$200K+1.7%
The median household income in Clay County, KY is $39,607 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,888. 31.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 33.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).