Lawrence County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$45,584
Per Capita Income
$24,027
Poverty Rate
22.0%
SNAP Recipients
23.9%
Gini Index
0.462
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.1%
$25K–$50K25.4%
$50K–$75K20.3%
$75K–$100K9.7%
$100K–$150K11.1%
$150K–$200K3.6%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Lawrence County, KY is $45,584 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,027. 22.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 23.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.462 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).