Lee County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$34,182
Per Capita Income
$19,697
Poverty Rate
28.9%
SNAP Recipients
30.1%
Gini Index
0.490
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K37.4%
$25K–$50K29.4%
$50K–$75K14.5%
$75K–$100K8.0%
$100K–$150K8.7%
$150K–$200K0.9%
$200K+1.1%
The median household income in Lee County, KY is $34,182 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $19,697. 28.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 30.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.490 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).