Wayne County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,933
Per Capita Income
$27,424
Poverty Rate
24.3%
SNAP Recipients
17.5%
Gini Index
0.520
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.5%
$25K–$50K24.8%
$50K–$75K15.8%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K10.5%
$150K–$200K2.5%
$200K+2.2%
The median household income in Wayne County, KY is $41,933 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,424. 24.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.520 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).