Metcalfe County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,572
Per Capita Income
$24,031
Poverty Rate
25.7%
SNAP Recipients
17.6%
Gini Index
0.420
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.4%
$25K–$50K27.4%
$50K–$75K18.3%
$75K–$100K10.3%
$100K–$150K14.5%
$150K–$200K2.4%
$200K+1.6%
The median household income in Metcalfe County, KY is $48,572 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,031. 25.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.420 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).