Economy & Jobs — Middlesborough, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,106 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,393 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,185 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.1% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 28 |
| Physician Offices | 24 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Fitness Centers | 5 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
