Simpson County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,392
Per Capita Income
$28,786
Poverty Rate
15.1%
SNAP Recipients
11.0%
Gini Index
0.432
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.9%
$25K–$50K19.5%
$50K–$75K24.9%
$75K–$100K8.9%
$100K–$150K15.3%
$150K–$200K5.4%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Simpson County, KY is $57,392 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,786. 15.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.432 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).