Economy & Jobs — Melbourne, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $80,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,325 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 198 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Professional | 15.5% |
| Arts Food | 12.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 83 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 80 |
| Physician Offices | 38 |
| Bars | 35 |
| Real Estate Offices | 34 |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 31 |
| Gas Stations | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 30 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Auto Repair | 24 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| Beauty Salons | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| Liquor Stores | 18 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
