Leslie County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$40,176
Per Capita Income
$22,942
Poverty Rate
27.3%
SNAP Recipients
30.4%
Gini Index
0.440
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.1%
$25K–$50K26.7%
$50K–$75K17.0%
$75K–$100K8.6%
$100K–$150K12.9%
$150K–$200K2.9%
$200K+0.9%
The median household income in Leslie County, KY is $40,176 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,942. 27.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 30.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.440 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).