Kentucky Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Kentucky was $52,295 in 2019, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Kentucky median household income is $13,417 lower. 2020 Census ACS data (including 2020 Kentucky household income numbers) will be released in September of 2021. Kentucky median family income and per capita income for Kentucky are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Kentucky
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| Kentucky | $52,295 | +2.22% | +5.20% |
Kentucky Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
At $52,295, the median household income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Household Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $52,295 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $51,158 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $50,452 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $49,709 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $48,792 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $46,436 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $47,707 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $46,545 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $46,867 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $47,077 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $47,865 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $49,772 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $49,040 |
Kentucky Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Kentucky was $66,183 in 2019. Compared to the median US family income, Kentucky median family income is $14,761 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2020 family income data will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income in Kentucky
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| Kentucky | $66,183 | +4.46% | +5.25% |
Kentucky Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
At $66,183, the median family income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Family Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $66,183 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $63,356 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $64,237 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $62,881 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $60,632 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $59,211 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $60,119 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $59,138 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $59,143 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $59,215 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $59,487 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $62,162 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $60,647 |
Kentucky Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Kentucky was $29,029 in 2019. Compared to the US per capita income, Kentucky per capita income is $6,643 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2020 will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income in Kentucky
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| Kentucky | $29,029 | +2.48% | +4.62% |
Kentucky Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $29,029, the per capita income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Per Capita Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $29,029 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $28,327 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $27,929 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $27,748 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $27,066 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $25,601 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $26,018 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $25,348 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $25,404 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $25,507 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $26,043 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $27,132 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $26,969 |
