Fayette County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,631
Per Capita Income
$42,272
Poverty Rate
15.7%
SNAP Recipients
8.5%
Gini Index
0.491
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.1%
$25K–$50K20.4%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K15.7%
$150K–$200K8.2%
$200K+9.9%
The median household income in Fayette County, KY is $67,631 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $42,272. 15.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.491 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).