Economy & Jobs — South Shore, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,340 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$33,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,716 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 23.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 580 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 22.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.0% |
| Other Services | 17.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Pet Grooming | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
