Nicholas County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,616
Per Capita Income
$24,672
Poverty Rate
18.5%
SNAP Recipients
15.3%
Gini Index
0.411
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.9%
$25K–$50K25.1%
$50K–$75K13.2%
$75K–$100K17.5%
$100K–$150K16.3%
$150K–$200K3.0%
$200K+1.2%
The median household income in Nicholas County, KY is $53,616 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,672. 18.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.411 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).