Owsley County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$31,064
Per Capita Income
$21,285
Poverty Rate
24.9%
SNAP Recipients
28.9%
Gini Index
0.507
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K39.8%
$25K–$50K26.4%
$50K–$75K11.3%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K6.0%
$150K–$200K1.9%
$200K+0.5%
The median household income in Owsley County, KY is $31,064 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,285. 24.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 28.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.507 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).