Kings County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$78,548
Per Capita Income
$46,057
Poverty Rate
18.9%
SNAP Recipients
22.0%
Gini Index
0.531
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.4%
$25K–$50K15.6%
$50K–$75K13.3%
$75K–$100K11.0%
$100K–$150K15.4%
$150K–$200K9.2%
$200K+16.0%
The median household income in Kings County, NY is $78,548 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $46,057. 18.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.531 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).