Shelby County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$82,671
Per Capita Income
$38,834
Poverty Rate
8.6%
SNAP Recipients
8.1%
Gini Index
0.425
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.4%
$25K–$50K16.6%
$50K–$75K15.2%
$75K–$100K13.7%
$100K–$150K22.5%
$150K–$200K9.5%
$200K+9.1%
The median household income in Shelby County, KY is $82,671 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,834. 8.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.425 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).