Rockcastle County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,367
Per Capita Income
$28,133
Poverty Rate
24.4%
SNAP Recipients
20.6%
Gini Index
0.500
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.6%
$25K–$50K22.9%
$50K–$75K17.6%
$75K–$100K13.3%
$100K–$150K11.8%
$150K–$200K2.0%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Rockcastle County, KY is $48,367 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,133. 24.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.500 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).