Economy & Jobs — Lancaster, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,898 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,431 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,619 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.4% |
| Manufacturing | 17.7% |
| Professional | 9.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
