Economy & Jobs — Dawson Springs, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $32,838 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,609 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 504 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21.3% |
| Transportation | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 11 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
