Estill County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,905
Per Capita Income
$24,142
Poverty Rate
22.0%
SNAP Recipients
26.8%
Gini Index
0.449
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.2%
$25K–$50K25.2%
$50K–$75K18.3%
$75K–$100K12.2%
$100K–$150K10.5%
$150K–$200K3.2%
$200K+2.3%
The median household income in Estill County, KY is $43,905 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,142. 22.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 26.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.449 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).