Economy & Jobs — Murray, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,091 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,946 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,748 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.9% |
| Retail | 14.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Fast Food | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| Home Health | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
