Kentucky Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Kentucky was $48,375 in 2017, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Kentucky median household income is $11,961 lower. 2018 Census ACS data (including 2018 Kentucky household income numbers) will be released in September of 2019. Kentucky median family income and per capita income for Kentucky are shown further down.
Real Median Household Income in Kentucky
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $60,336 | +2.51% | +8.49% |
| Kentucky | $48,375 | +1.49% | +8.65% |
Kentucky Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
At $48,375, the median household income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Household Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,336 | $48,375 |
| 2016 | $58,856 | $47,663 |
| 2015 | $57,709 | $46,783 |
| 2014 | $55,613 | $44,524 |
| 2013 | $55,072 | $45,743 |
| 2012 | $54,948 | $44,629 |
| 2011 | $55,162 | $44,938 |
| 2010 | $56,388 | $45,138 |
| 2009 | $57,519 | $45,895 |
| 2008 | $59,382 | $47,408 |
| 2007 | $60,135 | $47,723 |
| 2006 | $59,051 | $47,985 |
| 2005 | $58,185 | $47,021 |
Kentucky Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Kentucky was $61,593 in 2017. Compared to the median US family income, Kentucky median family income is $12,298 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2018 family income data will be released in September of 2019.
Real Median Family Income in Kentucky
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $73,891 | +1.79% | +8.17% |
| Kentucky | $61,593 | +2.16% | +8.49% |
Kentucky Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
At $61,593, the median family income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Median Family Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,891 | $61,593 |
| 2016 | $72,591 | $60,293 |
| 2015 | $70,627 | $58,136 |
| 2014 | $68,313 | $56,773 |
| 2013 | $67,488 | $57,644 |
| 2012 | $66,880 | $56,703 |
| 2011 | $67,126 | $56,708 |
| 2010 | $68,289 | $56,777 |
| 2009 | $69,958 | $57,037 |
| 2008 | $72,321 | $59,040 |
| 2007 | $72,500 | $59,603 |
| 2006 | $71,330 | $59,386 |
| 2005 | $70,252 | $58,150 |
Kentucky Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Kentucky was $26,779 in 2017. Compared to the US per capita income, Kentucky per capita income is $5,618 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2018 will be released in September of 2019.
Real Per Capita Income in Kentucky
| 2017 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $32,397 | +1.88% | +8.20% |
| Kentucky | $26,779 | +0.65% | +9.09% |
Kentucky Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $26,779, the per capita income for Kentucky was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2017.
Real Per Capita Income: Kentucky, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Kentucky
| Date | US | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,397 | $26,779 |
| 2016 | $31,798 | $26,606 |
| 2015 | $31,019 | $25,952 |
| 2014 | $29,942 | $24,547 |
| 2013 | $29,706 | $24,946 |
| 2012 | $29,221 | $24,304 |
| 2011 | $29,173 | $24,358 |
| 2010 | $29,361 | $24,456 |
| 2009 | $30,246 | $24,971 |
| 2008 | $31,488 | $25,797 |
| 2007 | $31,629 | $26,015 |
| 2006 | $30,795 | $25,731 |
| 2005 | $31,501 | $25,859 |
