Meade County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$70,163
Per Capita Income
$35,010
Poverty Rate
13.7%
SNAP Recipients
12.0%
Gini Index
0.426
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.3%
$25K–$50K18.5%
$50K–$75K21.6%
$75K–$100K13.0%
$100K–$150K17.5%
$150K–$200K8.0%
$200K+7.1%
The median household income in Meade County, KY is $70,163 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,010. 13.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.426 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).