Economy & Jobs — Ghent, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,188 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,661 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 134 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 23.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
