Economy & Jobs — Newport, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,853 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $47,588 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,844 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.0% |
| Professional | 18.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
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.
