Lowest median household income, US counties · 2010
US counties with the lowest median household income in the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Owsley County, Kentucky leads at $19,351. 3,131 counties qualify in total. Kentucky carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median household income?
Owsley County, Kentucky ranks #1 with $19,351 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median household income?
Owsley County, Kentucky, Breathitt County, Kentucky, Brooks County, Texas, Allendale County, South Carolina, Clay County, Kentucky.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,131 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is median household income measured?
Median income of all households, as reported each year (nominal dollars, not inflation adjusted). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).