Hancock County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$66,836
Per Capita Income
$31,417
Poverty Rate
15.9%
SNAP Recipients
14.4%
Gini Index
0.414
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.4%
$25K–$50K16.4%
$50K–$75K14.5%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K21.3%
$150K–$200K7.6%
$200K+3.9%
The median household income in Hancock County, KY is $66,836 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,417. 15.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.414 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).