Nelson County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,888
Per Capita Income
$33,257
Poverty Rate
9.7%
SNAP Recipients
10.1%
Gini Index
0.419
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K14.9%
$25K–$50K22.3%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K15.3%
$100K–$150K17.1%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+5.6%
The median household income in Nelson County, KY is $67,888 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,257. 9.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.419 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).