Perry County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$45,261
Per Capita Income
$30,062
Poverty Rate
25.5%
SNAP Recipients
26.2%
Gini Index
0.551
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.7%
$25K–$50K25.3%
$50K–$75K16.9%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K10.0%
$150K–$200K3.9%
$200K+3.5%
The median household income in Perry County, KY is $45,261 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,062. 25.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 26.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.551 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).