Economy & Jobs — Ashland, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,715 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,936 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,667 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.2% |
| Retail | 15.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 72 |
| Physician Offices | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Accounting Firms | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
