Knott County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$37,736
Per Capita Income
$21,353
Poverty Rate
25.9%
SNAP Recipients
27.4%
Gini Index
0.464
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K34.8%
$25K–$50K25.8%
$50K–$75K13.3%
$75K–$100K10.1%
$100K–$150K11.0%
$150K–$200K3.6%
$200K+1.3%
The median household income in Knott County, KY is $37,736 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,353. 25.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 27.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.464 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).