Economy & Jobs — Jackson, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $32,683 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,330 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 885 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.1% |
| Arts Food | 12.8% |
| Construction | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
