Economy & Jobs — Water Valley, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,143 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,899 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 61 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 64.8% |
| Other Services | 24.1% |
| Professional | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
