Kentucky Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Kentucky was $55,573 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Kentucky median household income is $14,144 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Kentucky household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Kentucky median family income and per capita income for Kentucky are shown further down.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income in Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Kentucky | $55,573 | -1.56% | +2.50% |
Kentucky Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Kentucky is $55,573. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $56,453 and is now $880 (1.56%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $55,573 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $56,453 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,420 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $54,215 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $53,467 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,680 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,707 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $49,212 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $50,558 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $49,327 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $49,668 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $50,726 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $52,746 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $51,970 |
Kentucky Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Kentucky was $70,060 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Kentucky median family income is $15,746 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Kentucky | $70,060 | -1.74% | +4.35% |
Kentucky Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Kentucky is $70,060. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $71,303 and is now $1,243 (1.74%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $70,060 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $71,303 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $70,137 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $67,142 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $68,076 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $66,639 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,255 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,750 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,712 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,672 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,677 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $63,041 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,877 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $64,271 |
Kentucky Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Kentucky was $30,728 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Kentucky per capita income is $7,604 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Kentucky
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Kentucky | $30,728 | -1.75% | +2.36% |
Kentucky Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Kentucky is $30,728. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $31,274 and is now $546 (1.75%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,728 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,274 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,763 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $30,020 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $29,598 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $29,407 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $28,683 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,132 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,572 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,862 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,922 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $27,600 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,754 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,581 |
