Lowest median household income, US counties · 2020
US counties with the lowest median household income in the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Wolfe County, Kentucky leads at $22,292. 3,134 counties qualify in total. Kentucky carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median household income?
Wolfe County, Kentucky ranks #1 with $22,292 (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median household income?
Wolfe County, Kentucky, Presidio County, Texas, Perry County, Alabama, Holmes County, Mississippi, Todd County, South Dakota.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,134 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).