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 $25K
17.1%
$25K–$50K
23.6%
$50K–$75K
18.6%
$75K–$100K
14.5%
$100K–$150K
14.4%
$150K–$200K
6.9%
$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).

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