Economy & Jobs — LaFayette, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,821 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 105 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.9% |
| Manufacturing | 20.4% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 59 |
| Physician Offices | 42 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 39 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Liquor Stores | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
