Rowan County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,657
Per Capita Income
$30,257
Poverty Rate
24.5%
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Gini Index
0.521
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K25.2%
$25K–$50K21.5%
$50K–$75K19.9%
$75K–$100K9.0%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K6.1%
$200K+6.0%
The median household income in Rowan County, KY is $53,657 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,257. 24.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.521 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).