Cumberland County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$39,662
Per Capita Income
$21,857
Poverty Rate
33.9%
SNAP Recipients
27.6%
Gini Index
0.462
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K34.6%
$25K–$50K23.5%
$50K–$75K18.8%
$75K–$100K7.8%
$100K–$150K11.8%
$150K–$200K2.4%
$200K+1.1%
The median household income in Cumberland County, KY is $39,662 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,857. 33.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 27.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.462 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).