Laurel County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,999
Per Capita Income
$27,944
Poverty Rate
21.3%
SNAP Recipients
17.0%
Gini Index
0.458
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.9%
$25K–$50K21.5%
$50K–$75K14.7%
$75K–$100K15.2%
$100K–$150K15.5%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+3.5%
The median household income in Laurel County, KY is $56,999 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,944. 21.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.458 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).