McCreary County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$37,355
Per Capita Income
$16,972
Poverty Rate
35.1%
SNAP Recipients
34.5%
Gini Index
0.483
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K39.4%
$25K–$50K23.5%
$50K–$75K19.1%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K5.2%
$150K–$200K1.6%
$200K+0.8%
The median household income in McCreary County, KY is $37,355 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $16,972. 35.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 34.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.483 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).