Per Capita Income in Nelson County, KY

ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

$35,010 Rank #1,588/3,222 · #22 in KY
51th
Nelson $35,010
KY $35,821 -2.3%
US $41,261 -15.1%

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National Distribution

How Nelson County's per capita income of $35,010 compares to all 3,222 U.S. counties. Values range from $9,682 to $105,496.

Distribution of Per Capita Income Across All Counties

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#1,585 Edgar County, IL $35,038
#1,586 Fannin County, TX $35,018
#1,587 Langlade County, WI $35,017
#1,588 Nelson County, KY $35,010
#1,589 Van Buren County, MI $35,009
#1,590 Tuscaloosa County, AL $35,007
#1,591 Mora County, NM $35,004

About Per Capita Income

Nelson County, Kentucky has a per capita income of $35,010, ranking #1,588 of 3,222 counties nationwide — 15.1% below the national value of $41,261. Within Kentucky, it ranks #22 of 120. This places it in the 51th percentile nationally.

Average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by total population. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.