Mason County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$51,473
Per Capita Income
$33,031
Poverty Rate
18.4%
SNAP Recipients
19.4%
Gini Index
0.525
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.6%
$25K–$50K22.3%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K9.7%
$100K–$150K12.8%
$150K–$200K6.6%
$200K+5.4%
The median household income in Mason County, KY is $51,473 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,031. 18.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.525 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).