Union County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$60,989
Per Capita Income
$30,328
Poverty Rate
17.4%
SNAP Recipients
11.5%
Gini Index
0.442
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.3%
$25K–$50K20.5%
$50K–$75K20.1%
$75K–$100K14.3%
$100K–$150K15.1%
$150K–$200K6.3%
$200K+2.4%
The median household income in Union County, KY is $60,989 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,328. 17.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.442 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).