Jackson County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,410
Per Capita Income
$22,069
Poverty Rate
23.0%
SNAP Recipients
29.3%
Gini Index
0.437
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K35.4%
$25K–$50K19.3%
$50K–$75K21.9%
$75K–$100K6.5%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K3.9%
$200K+0.6%
The median household income in Jackson County, KY is $41,410 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,069. 23.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 29.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.437 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).