Henderson County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,239
Per Capita Income
$32,803
Poverty Rate
15.4%
SNAP Recipients
14.6%
Gini Index
0.449
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.6%
$25K–$50K23.1%
$50K–$75K18.9%
$75K–$100K11.8%
$100K–$150K13.9%
$150K–$200K7.1%
$200K+4.7%
The median household income in Henderson County, KY is $58,239 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,803. 15.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.449 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).