Economy & Jobs — Owensboro, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,357 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,557 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 28,364 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.3% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 83 |
| Fast Food | 83 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 70 |
| Gas Stations | 57 |
| Insurance Agencies | 51 |
| Dental Offices | 43 |
| Law Offices | 38 |
| Commercial Banks | 36 |
| Real Estate Offices | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 30 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Liquor Stores | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| Accounting Firms | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
