State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Kentucky by County
Poverty: Persons below poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Count

Kentucky

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 707,480.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 47 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 40,390,045.
• Rank within US : N/A

Robertson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 573.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3039 of 3143

Lyon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 778.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 923 of 3143

Carlisle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 783.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2219 of 3143

McLean County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 840.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 621 of 3143

Hickman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 893.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2723 of 3143

Owsley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 960.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2972 of 3143

Ballard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,037.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1681 of 3143

Trimble County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,107.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1552 of 3143

Gallatin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,245.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1824 of 3143

Nicholas County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,396.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2500 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,409.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2098 of 3143

Spencer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,450.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 259 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,489.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1398 of 3143

Fulton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3003 of 3143

Crittenden County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,578.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2452 of 3143

Elliott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,659.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3030 of 3143

Clinton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,674.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2485 of 3143

Bracken County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,675.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2660 of 3143

Livingston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,677.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2552 of 3143

Menifee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,730.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3056 of 3143

Caldwell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,731.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1708 of 3143

Webster County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,746.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1708 of 3143

Lee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,876.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3069 of 3143

Owen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,913.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2305 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 1,987.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3120 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,001.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2552 of 3143

Edmonson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,030.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2236 of 3143

Pendleton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,061.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1803 of 3143

Morgan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,224.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2463 of 3143

Butler County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,230.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2511 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,281.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2337 of 3143

Green County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,384.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2789 of 3143

Wolfe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 38.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,404.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3135 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,484.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2841 of 3143

Mercer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,557.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1109 of 3143

Oldham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,561.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 14 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,602.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2213 of 3143

Todd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,618.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3143

Metcalfe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,634.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3003 of 3143

Woodford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,656.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 772 of 3143

Leslie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,701.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3035 of 3143

Bourbon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,724.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1663 of 3143

Powell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,755.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2804 of 3143

Larue County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,789.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2552 of 3143

Martin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,862.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3075 of 3143

Trigg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,888.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2690 of 3143

Simpson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,914.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1963 of 3143

Lewis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,915.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2867 of 3143

Garrard County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,922.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2293 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,945.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2898 of 3143

Bath County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,974.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2916 of 3143

Anderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 2,981.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1373 of 3143

Ohio County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,023.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1530 of 3143

Harrison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,039.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2175 of 3143

Grant County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,045.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1323 of 3143

Estill County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,064.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2821 of 3143

Mason County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,073.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2485 of 3143

Allen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,120.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1944 of 3143

Adair County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,208.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2433 of 3143

Fleming County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2893 of 3143

Knott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,511.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3009 of 3143

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,529.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2821 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,665.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2619 of 3143

Breathitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,726.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3056 of 3143

Magoffin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,775.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3113 of 3143

Casey County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,791.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2954 of 3143

Rockcastle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,824.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2954 of 3143

Logan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,839.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1728 of 3143

Boyle County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 3,946.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1779 of 3143

Hart County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,022.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2764 of 3143

Shelby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,066.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 484 of 3143

Meade County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,091.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1663 of 3143

Russell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,142.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,148.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1600 of 3143

Taylor County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,156.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2213 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,229.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1979 of 3143

Breckinridge County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,331.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2774 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,459.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2500 of 3143

Nelson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,512.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 708 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,690.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2951 of 3143

Clark County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 4,696.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1487 of 3143

Grayson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,027.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2595 of 3143

Carter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,058.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2627 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,116.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2912 of 3143

Muhlenberg County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,250.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2405 of 3143

Greenup County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,292.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1963 of 3143

Rowan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,308.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2959 of 3143

McCreary County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 35.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,358.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3123 of 3143

Jessamine County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,480.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 896 of 3143

Letcher County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,539.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3023 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,887.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3103 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 5,933.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 869 of 3143

Calloway County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,012.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2305 of 3143

Bell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,268.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3029 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 13.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,683.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1600 of 3143

Henderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,734.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2022 of 3143

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,894.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2994 of 3143

Harlan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 6,930.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3030 of 3143

Graves County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,406.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2697 of 3143

Bullitt County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 7,882.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 669 of 3143

Boyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,154.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2385 of 3143

Hopkins County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,405.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2584 of 3143

Whitley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,772.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2983 of 3143

Boone County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 8,997.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 153 of 3143

Floyd County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.6 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 9,177.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3020 of 3143

Barren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 9,207.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2745 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 10.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 9,728.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 965 of 3143

McCracken County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,173.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1995 of 3143

Knox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 10,761.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3130 of 3143

Christian County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 11,580.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2305 of 3143

Hardin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 12,623.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1180 of 3143

Pulaski County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,006.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2678 of 3143

Laurel County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,047.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2774 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 13,938.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2080 of 3143

Pike County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 14,081.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2976 of 3143

Daviess County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.2 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 15,314.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1979 of 3143

Kenton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 20,065.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1235 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.8 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 22,098.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2236 of 3143

Fayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 48,466.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2066 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
• People (Below Poverty) : The number of people (below poverty) is 110,819.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1844 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/03/2025 2:56 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Poverty: Persons below poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.