Harlan County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$37,198
Per Capita Income
$21,681
Poverty Rate
27.2%
SNAP Recipients
27.3%
Gini Index
0.482
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K35.5%
$25K–$50K24.3%
$50K–$75K17.9%
$75K–$100K8.4%
$100K–$150K10.1%
$150K–$200K1.4%
$200K+2.3%
The median household income in Harlan County, KY is $37,198 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,681. 27.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 27.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.482 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).