Russell County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,520
Per Capita Income
$28,231
Poverty Rate
23.4%
SNAP Recipients
16.6%
Gini Index
0.479
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K27.2%
$25K–$50K22.2%
$50K–$75K16.1%
$75K–$100K14.8%
$100K–$150K10.7%
$150K–$200K4.8%
$200K+4.2%
The median household income in Russell County, KY is $50,520 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,231. 23.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.479 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).