Kentucky Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Kentucky was $46,659 in 2016, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Kentucky median household income is $10,958 lower. 2017 Census ACS data (including 2017 Kentucky household income numbers) will be released in September of 2018. Kentucky median family income and per capita income for Kentucky are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Kentucky
2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
---|---|---|---|
US | $57,617 | +2.01% | +7.02% |
Kentucky | $46,659 | +1.91% | +4.34% |
Kentucky Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Kentucky is $46,659. Real median household income peaked in 2006 at $46,869 and is now $210 (0.45%) lower. From a post peak low of $43,551 in 2014, real median household income for Kentucky has now grown by $3,108 (7.14%).
Real Median Household Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Kentucky
Date | US | Kentucky |
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2016 | $57,617 | $46,659 |
2015 | $56,480 | $45,786 |
2014 | $54,398 | $43,551 |
2013 | $53,838 | $44,718 |
2012 | $53,701 | $43,616 |
2011 | $53,879 | $43,892 |
2010 | $55,093 | $44,102 |
2009 | $56,180 | $44,827 |
2008 | $58,000 | $46,305 |
2007 | $58,736 | $46,613 |
2006 | $57,677 | $46,869 |
2005 | $56,832 | $45,927 |
Kentucky Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Kentucky was $59,023 in 2016. Compared to the median US family income, Kentucky median family income is $12,039 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2017 family income data will be released in September of 2018.
Real Median Family Income in Kentucky
2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
---|---|---|---|
US | $71,062 | +2.81% | +7.71% |
Kentucky | $59,023 | +3.74% | +4.74% |
Kentucky Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
At $59,023, the median family income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Median Family Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Kentucky
Date | US | Kentucky |
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2016 | $71,062 | $59,023 |
2015 | $69,122 | $56,897 |
2014 | $66,820 | $55,532 |
2013 | $65,977 | $56,353 |
2012 | $65,363 | $55,416 |
2011 | $65,564 | $55,389 |
2010 | $66,721 | $55,474 |
2009 | $68,329 | $55,710 |
2008 | $70,638 | $57,666 |
2007 | $70,813 | $58,216 |
2006 | $69,670 | $58,004 |
2005 | $68,618 | $56,797 |
Kentucky Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Kentucky was $26,046 in 2016. Compared to the US per capita income, Kentucky per capita income is $5,082 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2017 will be released in September of 2018.
Real Per Capita Income in Kentucky
2016 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
---|---|---|---|
US | $31,128 | +2.54% | +7.19% |
Kentucky | $26,046 | +2.55% | +6.80% |
Kentucky Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $26,046, the per capita income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2016.
Real Per Capita Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Kentucky
Date | US | Kentucky |
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2016 | $31,128 | $26,046 |
2015 | $30,358 | $25,399 |
2014 | $29,288 | $24,011 |
2013 | $29,041 | $24,388 |
2012 | $28,558 | $23,753 |
2011 | $28,494 | $23,791 |
2010 | $28,687 | $23,895 |
2009 | $29,542 | $24,390 |
2008 | $30,755 | $25,197 |
2007 | $30,894 | $25,410 |
2006 | $30,078 | $25,132 |
2005 | $30,768 | $25,257 |