Jefferson County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,849
Per Capita Income
$41,267
Poverty Rate
14.5%
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Gini Index
0.482
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.0%
$25K–$50K20.4%
$50K–$75K17.1%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K16.5%
$150K–$200K7.6%
$200K+8.8%
The median household income in Jefferson County, KY is $67,849 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,267. 14.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.482 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).