Mercer County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$63,115
Per Capita Income
$32,851
Poverty Rate
11.3%
SNAP Recipients
9.7%
Gini Index
0.426
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.1%
$25K–$50K23.6%
$50K–$75K18.6%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K6.9%
$200K+4.9%
The median household income in Mercer County, KY is $63,115 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,851. 11.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.426 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).