Pike County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$42,179
Per Capita Income
$26,111
Poverty Rate
25.1%
SNAP Recipients
20.2%
Gini Index
0.498
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K34.2%
$25K–$50K22.3%
$50K–$75K15.1%
$75K–$100K11.6%
$100K–$150K10.7%
$150K–$200K3.3%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Pike County, KY is $42,179 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,111. 25.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.498 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).