Muhlenberg County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,672
Per Capita Income
$31,065
Poverty Rate
17.8%
SNAP Recipients
15.0%
Gini Index
0.485
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.8%
$25K–$50K26.1%
$50K–$75K16.7%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K12.4%
$150K–$200K6.0%
$200K+5.1%
The median household income in Muhlenberg County, KY is $52,672 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,065. 17.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.485 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).