Wolfe County, KY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$29,052
Per Capita Income
$15,253
Poverty Rate
38.1%
SNAP Recipients
34.7%
Gini Index
0.405
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K43.1%
$25K–$50K28.1%
$50K–$75K16.4%
$75K–$100K8.8%
$100K–$150K1.9%
$150K–$200K1.7%
The median household income in Wolfe County, KY is $29,052 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $15,253. 38.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 34.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.405 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).