Economy & Jobs — Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $25,746 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$31,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,280 |
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| Poverty Rate | 45.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 19.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,287 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.3% |
| Arts Food | 22.3% |
| Other Services | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Fast Food | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Law Offices | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
