Monroe County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,430
Per Capita Income
$26,755
Poverty Rate
22.2%
SNAP Recipients
16.6%
Gini Index
0.466
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.7%
$25K–$50K23.0%
$50K–$75K17.9%
$75K–$100K11.5%
$100K–$150K13.2%
$150K–$200K3.7%
$200K+3.2%
The median household income in Monroe County, KY is $49,430 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,755. 22.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.466 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).